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People Who Were Born in the Year 1926:
(129 found)
Gino Marchetti
football
Real/Birth Name:
Gino John Marchetti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 January 1926
Death Date:
29 April 2019
Age at Death:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Smithers, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end teams
University of San Francisco
,
Dallas Texans
,
Baltimore Colts
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor
2000.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame
2004.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1972.
George Martin
producer
,
composer
,
musician
,
conductor
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
George Henry Martin
Also Known As:
Sir George Martin
Nickname(s):
the Fifth Beatle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 January 1926
Death Date:
8 March 2016
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Highbury, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Produced the albums of the Beatles. Produced theme songs
Goldfinger
,
Live and Let Die
. Made a Knight Bachelor in 1996.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award
1987.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1994.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1999.
UK Music Hall of Fame
2006.
Buddy Young
football
,
track
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
Claude Henry K. Young
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 January 1926
Death Date:
5 September 1983
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height:
5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm)
Brief Facts:
Halfback, teams
University of Illinois
,
New York Yankees
,
New York Yanks
,
Dallas Texans
,
Baltimore Colts
. Died in an auto accident.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
College Football Hall of Fame
1968.
Kid Gavilán
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Gerardo González
Also Known As:
Kid Gavilan
Nickname(s):
Cuban Hawk
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1926
Death Date:
13 February 2003
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Berrocal, Camaguey, Cuba
Brief Facts:
Welterweight. Cuban, invented the "bolo" punch.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1990.
Mickey Hargitay
actor
,
fitness
Real/Birth Name:
Miklós Hargitay
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1926
Death Date:
14 September 2006
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Budapest, Hungary
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Jayne Mansfield
Older than Jayne Mansfield by 7 years.
father of
Mariska Hargitay
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Mariska Hargitay
Brief Facts:
Hungarian. Italian films. In stage ensemble of
Mae West
. A bodybuilder - won title Mr. Universe in 1955. Movie
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
.
Ralph Branca
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Theodore Joseph Branca
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1926
Death Date:
23 November 2016
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
Detroit Tigers
,
New York Yankees
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Westchester County Sports Hall of Fame
.
Soupy Sales
comedy
,
tv
,
unusual name
Real/Birth Name:
Milton Supman
Also Known As:
Soupy Hines
Nickname(s):
Soupbone
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 January 1926
Death Date:
22 October 2009
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Franklinton, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
TV program
The Soupy Sales Show
. Famed for thrown pies.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry7 January 2005
Bucky Pizzarelli
jazz
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
John Paul Pizzarelli
Also Known As:
Johnny Buck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 January 1926
Death Date:
1 April 2020
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Relationships:
father of
John Pizzarelli
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
John Pizzarelli
Brief Facts:
Jazz guitarist and banjoist. Member of
The Tonight Show Band
. Died from coronavirus.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
2005.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2011.
Grant Tinker
radio
,
tv
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Grant Almerin Tinker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 January 1926
Death Date:
28 November 2016
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Relationships:
father of
Mark Tinker
ex-husband of
Mary Tyler Moore
Older than Mary Tyler Moore by 10 years.
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Mark Tinker
Brief Facts:
NBC chairman 81-86. Founded MTM Enterprises with
Mary Tyler Moore
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
2004.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1997.
Lev Dyomin
space
Real/Birth Name:
Lev Stepanovich Dyomin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 January 1926
Death Date:
18 December 1998
Age at Death:
72, 24 days before his 73
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR
Brief Facts:
Cosmonaut.
Ray Price
country
,
singer
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Ray Noble Price
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 January 1926
Death Date:
16 December 2013
Age at Death:
87, 27 days before his 88
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Perryville, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Crazy Arms
,
Heartaches by the Number
,
Danny Boy
,
For the Good Times
. Group
The Cherokee Cowboys
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1996.
Member of Grand Ole Opry
.
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
2001.
Michael Bond
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Michael Bond
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 January 1926
Death Date:
27 June 2017
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Newbury, Berkshire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Book series
Paddington Bear
. Aninated movie
Paddington Bear
. Made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2015 Queen's Birthday Honours.
Maria Schell
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Maria Margarethe Anna Schell
Also Known As:
Gritli Schell
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
15 January 1926
Death Date:
26 April 2005
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Vienna, Austria
Relationships:
older sister of
Maximilian Schell
Older than Maximilian Schell by 4 years.
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Brief Facts:
Austrian. Movie
The Voyage of the Damned
,
The Hanging Tree
,
The Odessa File
,
Brothers Karamazov
,
Superman
. Plus many German films.
Fritz Weaver
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Fritz William Weaver
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 January 1926
Death Date:
26 November 2016
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway plays
Child's Play
,
The Chalk Garden
. Movies
To Trap a Spy
,
Marathon Man
,
Black Sunday
,
The Thomas Crown Affair
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Theater Hall of Fame
2010.
Patricia Neal
actor
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Patsy Louise Neal
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
20 January 1926
Death Date:
8 August 2010
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Packard, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Hud
,
The Fountainhead
,
The Day the Earth Stood Still
,
Operation Pacific
,
The Miracle Worker
,
Breakfast at Tiffany's
,
Cookie's Fortune
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Theater Hall of Fame
2003.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry20 May 2005
Chico Carrasquel
baseball
,
manager
Real/Birth Name:
Alfonso Carrasquel Colón
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 January 1926
Death Date:
26 May 2005
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Caracas, Venezuela
Brief Facts:
Shortstop. Teams
Chicago White Sox
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Kansas City Athletics
,
Baltimore Orioles
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
2003.
John Merritt
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
John Ayers Merritt
Nickname(s):
Big John
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 January 1926
Death Date:
13 December 1983
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Falmouth, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Guard. Team
Kentucky State University
. Coach teams
Jackson State University
,
Tennessee A&I
,
Tennessee State
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
1995.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
College Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
Gregory Hesselberg
painter
,
poet
Real/Birth Name:
Melvyn Gregory Hesselberg
Nickname(s):
The Book Guy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 January 1926
Death Date:
16 November 2017
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
grandson of
Edouard Gregory Hesselberg
nephew of
George Douglas
father of
Illeana Douglas
son of
Melvyn Douglas
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Ancestors:
Melvyn Douglas
Edouard Gregory Hesselberg
Descendants:
Illeana Douglas
Brief Facts:
Program director.
Art Arfons
auto racing
Real/Birth Name:
Arthur Eugene Arfons
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 February 1926
Death Date:
3 December 2007
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Akron, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Held world land speed records with his "Green Monster" series of turbine-powered cars.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Drag Racing Hall of Fame
1991.
International Motorsports Hall of Fame
2008.
Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
1991.
National Tractor Puller Association Hall of Fame
.
Summit County Sports Hall of Fame
.
Konstantin Feoktistov
space
,
scientist
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Konstantin Petrovich Feoktistov
Also Known As:
Константин Петрович Феоктистов
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 February 1926
Death Date:
21 November 2009
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Voronezh, Russian SFSR, USSR
Brief Facts:
Doctorate in physics. One of designers of Sputnik. First civilian in space. Only non-Communist in the Soviet cosmonaut corps.
Space Missions:
Voskhod 1 (1964)
October 12-13. First multi-person spacecraft.
Leslie Nielsen
soap
,
actor
,
producer
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Leslie William Nielsen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 February 1926
Death Date:
28 November 2010
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Brief Facts:
Movies
Airplane!
,
Forbidden Planet
,
The Poseidon Adventure
,
Tammy and the Bachelor
,
Spy Hard
,
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
,
The Naked Gun 2˝: The Smell of Fear
,
Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
,
Dracula: Dead and Loving It
. TV series
Police Squad!
,
Peyton Place
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Canada's Walk of Fame
2001.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry9 December 1988
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 445 N. Palm Canyon Drive4 December 1997
Joe Garagiola
baseball
,
radio
,
tv
,
sports analyst
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Henry Garagiola
Also Known As:
Joseph Henry Garagiola Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 February 1926
Death Date:
23 March 2016
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher for team
St. Louis Cardinals
. Sports analyst for NBC. Books
Baseball Is a Funny Game
,
Just Play Ball
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
Ford C Frick Award
1991.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Missouri Wall of Fame
.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
NSMA Hall of Fame
2004.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6328 Delmar Boulevard
John Schlesinger
director
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
John Richard Schlesinger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 February 1926
Death Date:
25 July 2003
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Appointed CBE. Movies
Midnight Cowboy
,
Darling
,
Sunday Bloody Sunday
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive10 January 2003
Len Ford
football
Real/Birth Name:
Leonard Guy Ford Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 February 1926
Death Date:
14 March 1972
Age at Death:
46, 25 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Brief Facts:
Defensive end. Teams
University of Michigan
,
Los Angeles Dons
,
Cleveland Browns
,
Green Bay Packers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
2010.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1976.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1996.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
Johnny Seven
actor
,
writer
,
producer
,
director
Real/Birth Name:
John Anthony Fetto II
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 February 1926
Death Date:
22 January 2010
Age at Death:
83, 32 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
The Apartment
. TV series
Ironside
.
Pete Rozelle
football
,
commissioner
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
Alvin Ray Rozelle
Nickname(s):
Pete
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 March 1926
Death Date:
6 December 1996
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
South Gate, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Commissioner of the NFL 1960-1989.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
1998.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1985.
Reds Bagnell Award
1989.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award
1963.
Walter Camp Man of the Year
1969.
Alan Greenspan
business
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Greenspan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 March 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Andrea Mitchell
Older than Andrea Mitchell by 20 years.
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Brief Facts:
Economist, chair of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. PhD in economics.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2005.
Alan Sues
actor
,
comedy
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Grigsby Sues
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 March 1926
Death Date:
1 December 2011
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Ross, California, USA
Brief Facts:
TV show
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
. Movies
Snowballing
,
Oh Heavenly Dog
. Broadway play
Tea and Sympathy
.
Jerry Ross
composer
,
lyricist
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Jerold Rossberg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 March 1926
Death Date:
11 November 1955
Age at Death:
29
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Musicals
Pajama Game
,
Damn Yankees
. Songs
Hey There
,
Hernando's Hideaway
,
Whatever Lola Wants
,
Steam Heat
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
2013.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1982.
Marques Haynes
basketball
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Marques Oreole Haynes
Nickname(s):
World's Greatest Dribbler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 March 1926
Death Date:
22 May 2015
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Sand Springs, Oklahoma, USA
Relationships:
father of
Marsha Pearson
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Marsha Pearson
Brief Facts:
Teams
Langston University
,
The Harlem Globetrotters
. Known for dribbling skills. The first Globetrotter to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Basketball Hall of Fame
1998.
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
2006.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
2001.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry as a member of team
The Harlem Globetrotters
.
Lenny Montana
actor
,
wrestling
Real/Birth Name:
Lenny Passofaro
Also Known As:
The Zebra Kid
Chief Chickawicki
Nickname(s):
Bull
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 March 1926
Death Date:
12 May 1992
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Pro wrester turned actor. Movie
The Godfather
. Often played gangster or tough guy.
Lita Roza
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Lilian Patricia Lita Roza
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
14 March 1926
Death Date:
14 August 2008
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Brief Facts:
Song
(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
.
Norm Van Brocklin
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Norman Mack Van Brocklin
Nickname(s):
The Dutchman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 March 1926
Death Date:
2 May 1983
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Parade, South Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, punter. Teams
University of Oregon
,
Los Angeles Rams
,
Philadelphia Eagles
. As coach, teams
Minnesota Vikings
,
Atlanta Falcons
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bert Bell Award
1960.
College Football Hall of Fame
1966.
Eagles Hall of Fame
1987.
NFL Player of the Year
1954.
NFL Player of the Year
1960.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1971.
South Dakota Hall of Fame
1991.
St. Louis Rams Ring of Fame
.
University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
Jerry Lewis
actor
,
singer
,
director
,
producer
,
writer
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Levitch
Nickname(s):
Picchiatello
The King of Comedy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 March 1926
Death Date:
20 August 2017
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Relationships:
father of
Gary Lewis
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Gary Lewis
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Nutty Professor
,
The Geisha Boy
. Often paired with
Dean Martin
in movies. Host of MS Telethon 1984.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
French Legion of Honor
1984.
NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame
1991.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2009.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6821 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Peter Graves
actor
,
western
,
director
Real/Birth Name:
Peter Aurness
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 March 1926
Death Date:
14 March 2010
Age at Death:
83, 4 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
James Arness
Younger than James Arness by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
TV shows
Mission: Impossible
,
7th Heaven
,
Whiplash
. Movies
Stalag 17
,
Airplane II: The Sequel
,
Men in Black II
,
It Conquered the World
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry30 October 2009
Peter Marshall
actor
,
tv
,
singer
,
writer
,
Broadway
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph Pierre LaCock
Also Known As:
Peter L. Marshall
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 March 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Huntington, West Virginia, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Joanne Dru
Younger than Joanne Dru by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
The host of TV show
Hollywood Squares
. Broadway plays
Skyscraper
,
La Cage aux Folles
,
The Music Man
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
American TV Game Show Hall of Fame
2007.
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame
2013.
Anne McCaffrey
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Anne Inez McCaffrey
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 April 1926
Death Date:
21 November 2011
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Science fiction and fantasy novels. Known especially for her series
Dragonriders of Pern
. Books
The White Dragon
,
The Ship Who Sang
,
Dinosaur Planets
,
Decision at Doona
and many more, some with other co-writers.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
2006.
Gus Grissom
accident
,
space
,
Apollo 1
Real/Birth Name:
Virgil Ivan Grissom
Also Known As:
Virgil I. Grissom
Virgil Grissom
Nickname(s):
Gus
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1926
Death Date:
27 January 1967
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Mitchell, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Mercury-Redstone 4 suborbital flight. Orbited in first Gemini mission, Gemini 3. Died in a fire at a pre-flight test run in the Apollo 1 (Apollo 204) capsule. See
Roger Chaffee
,
Edward White
.
Space Missions:
Apollo 1 (1967)
- Died in a fire during ground test
(AS-204). Planned as a low-orbit mission February 21, 1967, but a cabin fire in a rehearsal test on January 27 killed the three astronauts.
Gemini 3 (1965)
First manned Gemini flight, three orbits.
Mercury-Redstone 4 (1961)
Call sign: Liberty Bell 7. Suborbital test. Spacecraft sank during recovery when hatch unexpectedly blew off. Recovered by carrier USS Randolph.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Congressional Space Medal of Honor
1978.
International Space Hall of Fame
.
National Aviation Hall of Fame
1987.
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
1990.
Joe Steffy
football
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Benton Steffy Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1926
Death Date:
22 May 2011
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Offensive guard, defensive center. Teams
University of Tennessee
,
US Military Academy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1987.
Outland Trophy
1947.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Speedy Thompson
auto racing
,
NASCAR
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Bruce Thompson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 April 1926
Death Date:
2 April 1972
Age at Death:
45, 1 day before his 46
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Monroe, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
NASCAR driver.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame
1984.
Talladega Walk of Fame
2011.
Roger Corman
producer
,
director
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Roger William Corman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 April 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Apollo 13
,
Philadelphia
,
The Little Shop of Horrors
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7013 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry12 June 1991
Shecky Greene
actor
,
comedy
Real/Birth Name:
Fred Sheldon Greenfield
Also Known As:
Shecky Green
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 April 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Combat!
. Movies
Splash
,
Tony Rome
,
Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood
.
Hugh Hefner
publisher
,
business
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Hugh Marston Hefner
Also Known As:
Hugh M. Hefner
Nickname(s):
Hef
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 April 1926
Death Date:
27 September 2017
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Crystal Hefner
, until he died.
Older than Crystal Hefner by 60 years.
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Brief Facts:
Creator of magazine
Playboy
. Also Playboy Clubs.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6126 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry9 April 1980
Junior Samples
comedy
,
musician
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Alvin Samples Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 April 1926
Death Date:
13 November 1983
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Cumming, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Harmonica player. Had a third-grade education. Comedy on CBS TV show
Hee Haw
as a used car salesman with phone number BR-549.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
1991.
Cosimo Matassa
business
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Cosimo Vincent Matassa
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 April 1926
Death Date:
11 September 2014
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Recording engineer and studio owner, early rock and roll.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Blues Hall of Fame
2013.
Louisiana Blues Hall of Fame
.
Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2012.
Harry Gilmer
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Vincent Gilmer Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 April 1926
Death Date:
20 August 2016
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Halfback, left halfback, quarterback, kickoff returner, and defensive back. College team
University of Alabama
. Pro teams
Washington Redskins
,
Detroit Lions
. Head coach, team
Detroit Lions
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
College Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1995.
Elena Verdugo
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Elena Angela Verdugo
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
20 April 1926
Death Date:
30 May 2017
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Paso Robles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
TV show
Marcus Welby, M.D.
. Movies
House of Frankenstein
,
Song of Scheherazade
,
The Moon and Sixpence
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1709 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry
Queen Elizabeth II
royalty
,
military
Real/Birth Name:
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary (House of Windsor)
Also Known As:
Queen Elizabeth
Nickname(s):
Lilibet
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 April 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Mayfair, London, England, UK
Relationships:
first cousin once removed of
Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster
great granddaughter of
Alexandra of Denmark
great grandmother of
Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
third cousin of
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
first cousin twice removed of
Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
great great granddaughter of
Christian IX of Denmark
first cousin twice removed of
Constantine I
third cousin of
Constantine II
aunt of
David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon
niece of
Duke of Windsor
daughter of
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
third cousin once removed of
Felipe VI of Spain
great granddaughter of
Francis, Duke of Teck
third cousin of
Frederica of Hanover
third cousin once removed of
Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark
first cousin once removed of
George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews
second cousin once removed of
Haakon Magnus
second cousin once removed of
Infante Juan of Spain, Count of Barcelona
second cousin twice removed of
Ingrid Alexandra
second cousin once removed of
Ingrid of Sweden
first cousin twice removed of
Isabella Windsor
great grandmother of
Isla Phillips
first cousin once removed of
James Ogilvy
grandmother of
James, Viscount Severn
third cousin of
Juan Carlos I
great granddaughter of
King Edward VII
granddaughter of
King George V
daughter of
King George VI
second cousin of
King Harald V of Norway
first cousin once removed of
King Olav V of Norway
first cousin once removed of
Lady Davina Lewis
first cousin once removed of
Lady Gabriella Windsor
first cousin once removed of
Lady Helen Taylor
grandmother of
Lady Louise Windsor
aunt of
Lady Sarah Chatto
first cousin once removed of
Lord Frederick Windsor
first cousin once removed of
Lord Nicholas Windsor
second cousin once removed of
Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma
great great granddaughter of
Louise of Hesse-Kassel
third cousin of
Margrethe II of Denmark
granddaughter of
Mary of Teck
niece of
Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood
first cousin twice removed of
Maud Windsor
great grandmother of
Mia Grace Tindall
second cousin once removed of
Paul of Greece
grandmother of
Peter Phillips
great great granddaughter of
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
first cousin twice removed of
Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark
mother of
Prince Andrew, Duke of York
third cousin once removed of
Prince Carl Philip
mother of
Prince Charles
first cousin of
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
mother of
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
great grandmother of
Prince George of Cambridge
niece of
Prince George, Duke of Kent
grandmother of
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
niece of
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
niece of
Prince John of the United Kingdom
great grandmother of
Prince Louis of Cambridge
first cousin of
Prince Michael of Kent
first cousin twice removed of
Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark
wife of
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Younger than Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh by 4 years.
second cousin once removed of
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
first cousin of
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
first cousin of
Prince William of Gloucester
grandmother of
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
first cousin of
Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvy
second cousin once removed of
Princess Alice of Battenberg
niece of
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Alix of Hesse and By Rhine
mother of
Princess Anne
grandmother of
Princess Beatrice of York
great grandmother of
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
grandmother of
Princess Eugenie of York
third cousin once removed of
Princess Madeleine
older sister of
Princess Margaret
Older than Princess Margaret by 4 years.
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Margaret of Connaught
second cousin once removed of
Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark
great granddaughter of
Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge
great niece of
Princess Maud of the United Kingdom
second cousin once removed of
Princess Märtha Louise
second cousin once removed of
Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Sophia of Prussia
second cousin once removed of
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia
first cousin twice removed of
Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine
third cousin of
Queen Sofía of Spain
great great granddaughter of
Queen Victoria
great grandmother of
Savannah Phillips
second cousin twice removed of
Sverre Magnus
first cousin twice removed of
Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg
third cousin once removed of
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
first cousin twice removed of
Wilhelm II
grandmother of
Zara Tindall
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Ancestors:
King George VI
King George V
King Edward VII
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Queen Victoria
Alexandra of Denmark
Christian IX of Denmark
Louise of Hesse-Kassel
Mary of Teck
Francis, Duke of Teck
Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Descendants:
Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Princess Beatrice of York
Princess Eugenie of York
Prince Charles
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
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
James, Viscount Severn
Lady Louise Windsor
Princess Anne
Peter Phillips
Isla Phillips
Savannah Phillips
Zara Tindall
Mia Grace Tindall
Brief Facts:
Worked in a motor pool during World War II. Longest serving monarch in British history, serving since February 6, 1952.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Albert Medal
1958.
International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List
1958.
Time Person of the Year
1952.
Charlotte Rae
actor
,
singer
,
composer
,
dancer
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Charlotte Rae Lubotsky
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
22 April 1926
Death Date:
5 August 2018
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Facts of Life
,
Diff'rent Strokes
,
Hot L Baltimore
,
Car 54, Where Are You?
. Movies
Ricki and the Flash
,
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
.
Bambi Linn
actor
,
dancer
,
ballet
,
Broadway
,
choreographer
Real/Birth Name:
Bambina Linnemeier
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 April 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Musical movie
Oklahoma!
in the dream sequence. Broadway musicals
Carousel
,
Oklahoma!
.
Harper Lee
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Nelle Harper Lee
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
28 April 1926
Death Date:
19 February 2016
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Monroeville, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Wrote book (made into a movie)
To Kill a Mockingbird
, which won for her the Pulitzer Prize. A long-time friend of
Truman Capote
who was a childhood neighbor.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Medal of Arts
2010.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2007.
Cloris Leachman
actor
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Cloris Leachman
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 April 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
George Englund
Older than George Englund by less than 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Movies
Young Frankenstein
,
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
,
The Iron Giant
,
The Croods
. TV series
The Facts of Life
,
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
,
Lassie
,
Malcolm in the Middle
,
The Ellen Show
. Broadway musical
South Pacific
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
2011.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6435 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry22 September 1980
Milton Thompson
aviator
,
engineer
,
writer
,
X-15
Real/Birth Name:
Milton Orville Thompson
Nickname(s):
Milt
Ollie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 May 1926
Death Date:
6 August 1993
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Crookston, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Test pilot. Flew the X-15.
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
1993.
Ann B. Davis
actor
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Ann Bradford Davis
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
5 May 1926
Death Date:
1 June 2014
Age at Death:
88, 27 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Schenectady, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Brady Bunch
,
The Bob Cummings Show
. Died after a fall in her bathroom and hit her head.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7048 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Bing Russell
actor
,
baseball
,
western
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Neil Russell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 May 1926
Death Date:
8 April 2003
Age at Death:
76, 27 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
Relationships:
father of
Kurt Russell
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Descendants:
Kurt Russell
Brief Facts:
Owner of Class A team
Portland Mavericks
. TV show
Bonanza
in role of
the sheriff
. Movies
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
,
The Magnificent Seven
.
David Attenborough
actor
,
writer
,
naturalist
,
knighted
Real/Birth Name:
David Frederick Attenborough
Also Known As:
Sir David Attenborough
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 May 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK
Brief Facts:
TV specials and shows about plants and animals, usually as host or presenter. Knighted in the 1985 Birthday Honours.
Don Rickles
comedy
,
writer
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Jay Rickles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 May 1926
Death Date:
6 April 2017
Age at Death:
90, 32 days before his 91
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Insult comedy. TV series
C.P.O. Sharkey
. Movie
Beach Blanket Bingo
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Gaming Hall of Fame
2004.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater17 October 2000
Kay Kendall
actor
,
dancer
Real/Birth Name:
Justine Kay Kendall-McCarthy
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
21 May 1926
Death Date:
6 September 1959
Age at Death:
33
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Withernsea, Yorkshire, England, UK
Relationships:
wife of
Rex Harrison
, until she died.
Younger than Rex Harrison by 18 years.
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Brief Facts:
Movies
Marriage a la Mode
,
Les Girls
,
The Reluctant Debutante
. Died of leukemia.
Colleen Kay Hutchins
model
Real/Birth Name:
Colleen Kay Hutchins
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
23 May 1926
Death Date:
24 March 2010
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Relationships:
grandmother of
Coco Vandeweghe
wife of
Ernie Vandeweghe
, until she died.
Older than Ernie Vandeweghe by 2 years.
mother of
Kiki Vandeweghe
older sister of
Mel Hutchins
Older than Mel Hutchins by 2 years.
mother of
Tauna Vandeweghe
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Kiki Vandeweghe
Tauna Vandeweghe
Coco Vandeweghe
Brief Facts:
Miss America 1952.
Bill Sharman
basketball
,
coach
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
William Walton Sharman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 May 1926
Death Date:
25 October 2013
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Abilene, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Washington Capitols
,
Boston Celtics
. As coach teams
Cleveland Pipers
,
San Francisco Warriors
,
Los Angeles / Utah Stars
,
Los Angeles Lakers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Basketball Hall of Fame
1975.
Basketball Hall of Fame
2004.
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
2006.
Pac-12 Men's Basketball Hall of Honor
2002.
Claude Akins
actor
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
Claude Marion Akins
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 May 1926
Death Date:
27 January 1994
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Nelson, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Movie
From Here to Eternity
,
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
,
Inherit the Wind
. TV shows
B.J. and the Bear
,
Movin' On
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1983.
Miles Davis
musician
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
Miles Dewey Davis III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 May 1926
Death Date:
28 September 1991
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Alton, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Betty Davis
Older than Betty Davis by 19 years.
ex-husband of
Cicely Tyson
Older than Cicely Tyson by 7 years.
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Brief Facts:
Trumpeter. Album
Bitches Brew
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1976.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1962.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
French Legion of Honor
.
Guitar Center RockWalk
2006.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry19 February 1998
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6314 Delmar Boulevard
Christine Jorgensen
famous
,
tennis
,
actor
,
singer
,
transgender
Real/Birth Name:
George William Jorgensen Jr.
Gender:
Female (changed from) Male
Birth Date:
30 May 1926
Death Date:
3 May 1989
Age at Death:
62, 27 days before her 63
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Famed for sex change from man to woman. Summer-stock actor and singer. Played professional tennis as a woman.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Legacy Walk
2012.
Rainbow Honor Walk
.
Andy Griffith
actor
,
singer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Andrew Samuel Griffith
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 June 1926
Death Date:
3 July 2012
Age at Death:
86, 32 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Andy Griffith Show
,
Matlock
. Movie
A Face in the Crowd
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
2010.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2005.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1991.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6418 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Marilyn Monroe
actor
,
singer
,
overdose
,
suicide
,
playmate
Real/Birth Name:
Norma Jean Mortenson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 June 1926
Death Date:
5 August 1962
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Arthur Miller
ex-wife of
Joe DiMaggio
Younger than Joe DiMaggio by 11 years.
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Brief Facts:
Playboy Playmate centerfold, the first one, 1953. Legally changed her name in 1956. Movies
Some Like It Hot
,
Seven Year Itch
,
Let's Make Love
. Died of a drug overdose - possible suicide.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6774 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 101 S. Palm Canyon Drive1 December 1995
Allen Ginsberg
poet
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Irwin Allen Ginsberg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 June 1926
Death Date:
5 April 1997
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Poet associated witth the Beat Generation. A peace activist. Experimented with drugs. World traveler.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
New York State Writers Hall of Fame
2015.
Rainbow Honor Walk
.
Mona Freeman
model
,
actor
,
painter
Real/Birth Name:
Monica Elizabeth Freeman
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
9 June 1926
Death Date:
23 May 2014
Age at Death:
87, 17 days before her 88
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Relationships:
mother of
Monie Ellis
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Monie Ellis
Brief Facts:
Movies
Angel Face
,
Black Beauty
,
Battle Cry
,
The Heiress
. TV series
Perry Mason
.
Lionel Jeffries
actor
,
writer
,
director
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
Lionel Charles Jeffries
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 June 1926
Death Date:
19 February 2010
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Forest Hill, London, England, UK
Brief Facts:
movies
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
,
Tarzan the Magnificent
,
First Men in the Moon
,
Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad
,
Call Me Bwana
.
Paul Lynde
actor
,
game show
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Edward Lynde
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 June 1926
Death Date:
10 January 1982
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Mount Vernon, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
TV shows
The Partridge Family
,
Hollywood Squares
. Movie
Beach Blanket Bingo
.
Don Newcombe
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Newcombe
Nickname(s):
Newk
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 June 1926
Death Date:
19 February 2019
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Madison, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Team
Newark Eagles
in the Negro Leagues. Teams
Cincinnati Reds
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Chunichi Dragons
- the latter in Japan.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Cy Young Award
1956.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1949.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
Shrine of the Eternals
2016.
Bob Miller (baseball)
baseball
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Robert John Miller
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 June 1926
Death Date:
27 November 2020
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Team
Philadelphia Phillies
. Coach, team
University of Detroit Mercy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Detroit Mercy Titans Hall of Fame
1979.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Audie Murphy
military
,
accident
,
actor
,
western
,
air crash
,
hero
Real/Birth Name:
Audie Leon Murphy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 June 1926
Death Date:
28 May 1971
Age at Death:
44, 23 days before his 45
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Kingston, Texas, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Wanda Hendrix
Older than Wanda Hendrix by 2 years.
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Brief Facts:
Many medals for heroism in World War II. Movie
To Hell and Back
. Died in a private plane crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1996.
Medal of Honor
.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
2010.
Texas Trail of Fame
2004.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1601 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
George Englund
director
,
producer
,
actor
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
George Howe Ripley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 June 1926
Death Date:
14 September 2017
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Cloris Leachman
Younger than Cloris Leachman by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Movies
The Ugly American
,
Zachariah
.
Kenny Baker (fiddler)
musician
,
bluegrass
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth Clayton Baker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 June 1926
Death Date:
8 July 2011
Age at Death:
85, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Burdine, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Fiddler. Member of
Bluegrass Boys
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
1999.
Little Roy Wiggins
musician
,
country
Real/Birth Name:
Ivan Leroy Wiggins
Also Known As:
"Little" Roy Wiggins
Roy Wiggins
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
27 June 1926
Death Date:
3 August 1999
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Non-pedal steel guitarist. Song
Bouquet of Roses
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Steel Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Mel Brooks
director
,
actor
,
writer
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Kaminsky
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 June 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Anne Bancroft
, until her death.
Older than Anne Bancroft by 5 years.
father of
Max Brooks
Details - all relationships
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Descendants:
Max Brooks
Brief Facts:
Movies
Spaceballs
,
Blazing Saddles
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kennedy Center Honors
2009.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry23 April 2010
Conrad Hilton Jr.
business
,
socialite
Real/Birth Name:
Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr.
Also Known As:
Nicky Hilton
Nickname(s):
Nicky
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 July 1926
Death Date:
31 March 1969
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Barron Hilton
Older than Barron Hilton by 1 year.
son of
Conrad Hilton
ex-husband of
Elizabeth Taylor
Older than Elizabeth Taylor by 5 years.
half-brother of
Francesca Hilton
Older than Francesca Hilton by 20 years.
uncle of
Nicky Hilton
uncle of
Paris Hilton
uncle of
Rick Hilton
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Ancestors:
Conrad Hilton
Brief Facts:
Hilton Hotels heir.
Fred Gwynne
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 July 1926
Death Date:
2 July 1993
Age at Death:
66, 8 days before his 67
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Height:
6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)
Brief Facts:
TV shows
Car 54, Where Are You?
,
The Munsters
. Movies
Pet Sematary
,
My Cousin Vinny
,
On the Waterfront
,
The Boy Who Could Fly
.
James Best
actor
,
director
,
writer
,
producer
,
western
,
educator
,
adopted
Real/Birth Name:
Jules Franklin Guy
Also Known As:
James K. Best
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 July 1926
Death Date:
6 April 2015
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Powderly, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Orphaned at age 3. Adopted. TV series
The Dukes of Hazzard
in role of
Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane
. Movies
Shenandoah
,
Ode to Billy Joe
,
Sounder
.
Gordon Scott
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Gordon M. Werschkul
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 August 1926
Death Date:
30 April 2007
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Portland, Oregon, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Vera Miles
Older than Vera Miles by 3 years.
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Brief Facts:
Movie
Tarzan's Hidden Jungle
.
Tony Bennett
singer
,
jazz
,
painter
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Dominick Benedetto
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 August 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
. Album
Duets: An American Classic
. A respected painter.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1997.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2007.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2007.
Kennedy Center Honors
2005.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame
.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2001.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2011.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1560 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry
Sydney Omarr
columnist
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Sidney Kimmelman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
5 August 1926
Death Date:
2 January 2003
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Astrologer.
Stan Freberg
comedy
,
actor
,
kids
Real/Birth Name:
Stanley Victor Freberg
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 August 1926
Death Date:
7 April 2015
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
John and Marsha
. Comedy records. Voice of many characters in cartoons.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Radio Hall of Fame
1995.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6145 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Richard Anderson
soap
,
actor
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Norman Anderson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 August 1926
Death Date:
31 August 2017
Age at Death:
91, 23 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Six Million Dollar Man
,
The Bionic Woman
,
Cover Up
,
Dynasty
. Movies
Paths of Glory
,
Seven Days in May
,
Tora! Tora! Tora!
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 205 S. Palm Canyon Drive22 October 2007
Urbie Green
jazz
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Urban Clifford Green
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 August 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Trombonist.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
1995.
John Derek
actor
,
director
Real/Birth Name:
Derek Delevan Harris
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 August 1926
Death Date:
22 May 1998
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Hollywood, California, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Bo Derek
, until he died.
Older than Bo Derek by 30 years.
ex-husband of
Linda Evans
Older than Linda Evans by 16 years.
ex-husband of
Ursula Andress
Older than Ursula Andress by 9 years.
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Brief Facts:
Movies
Rogues of Sherwood Forest
,
The Ten Commandments
. Directed movie
Bolero
starring his wife
Bo Derek
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6531 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Fidel Castro
lawyer
,
politician
,
military
,
revolutionary
Real/Birth Name:
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 August 1926
Death Date:
25 November 2016
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Birán, Holguin Province, Cuba
Brief Facts:
Marxist and socialist revolutionary leader of Cuba.
Buddy Greco
singer
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Armando Joseph Greco
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 August 1926
Death Date:
10 January 2017
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Dani Crayne
Older than Dani Crayne by 8 years.
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Brief Facts:
Also pianist. Songs
The Lady Is a Tramp
,
Up, Up and Away
. Jazz and pop.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1993.
Bob Flanigan
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lee Flanigan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 August 1926
Death Date:
15 May 2011
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Greencastle, Indiana, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Don Barbour
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Brief Facts:
Member of the close harmony group
The Four Freshmen
, Songs
Their Hearts Were Full of Spring
,
It Could Happen to You
,
Route 66
,
Day by Day
,
The Day Isn't Long Enough
,
How Can I Tell Her
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Four Freshmen
.
Betty Lynn
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Betty Ann Lynn
Also Known As:
Betty Ann Lynn
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
29 August 1926
Age today:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Andy Griffith Show
,
Matlock
,
My Three Sons
,
Family Affair
. Movies
Cheaper by the Dozen
,
June Bride
,
Sitting Pretty
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Missouri Walk of Fame
2006.
Anne Jackson
actor
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
,
educator
Real/Birth Name:
Anna June Jackson
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
3 September 1926
Death Date:
12 April 2016
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Millvale, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Eli Wallach
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Eli Wallach by 10 years.
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Brief Facts:
Broadway plays
Middle of the Night
,
Summer and Smoke
,
Arms and the Man
,
Luv
,
The Waltz of the Toreadors
,
Mr. Peters' Connections
,
Lost in Yonkers
. Movies
The Tiger Makes Out
,
The Secret Life of an American Wife
,
How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life
,
Lovers and Other Strangers
,
Dirty Dingus Magee
,
The Shining
. Play
The Diary of Anne Frank
.
Ronnie Gilbert
folk
,
singer
,
actor
,
Broadway
,
psychologist
Real/Birth Name:
Ruth Alice Gilbert
Also Known As:
Ronnie L. Gilbert
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 September 1926
Death Date:
6 June 2015
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Group
The Weavers
. Songs
Goodnight, Irene
,
Wimoweh
,
Tzena, Tzena, Tzena
,
Follow the Drinking Gourd
,
Kisses Sweeter than Wine
,
Darling Corey
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame
2001 as a member of group
The Weavers
.
Robert Schuller
religion
,
tv
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Harold Schuller
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 September 1926
Death Date:
2 April 2015
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Alton, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Founder of the Crystal Cathedral and a drive-in church. TV program
Hour of Power
.
Hovie Lister
singer
,
gospel
Real/Birth Name:
Hovie Franklin Lister
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 September 1926
Death Date:
27 December 2001
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Southern gospel. Founder of the group
The Statesmen Quartet
singing tenor.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame
1989.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
1986.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1984.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1998.
Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame
.
GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame
1998 as a member of group
The Statesmen Quartet
.
Bud Greenspan
producer
,
director
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Jonah J. Greenspan
Joseph Greenspan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 September 1926
Death Date:
25 December 2010 (Christmas Day)
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Known for televising and documenting the Olympic Games.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
2004.
Duke Snider
baseball
,
manager
Real/Birth Name:
Edwin Donald Snider
Nickname(s):
The Silver Fox
The Duke of Flatbush
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 September 1926
Death Date:
27 February 2011
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
. Center field. Eight-time All-Star.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1980.
Jack Garner
actor
,
singer
,
golf
,
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Edward Bumgarner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 September 1926
Death Date:
13 September 2011
Age at Death:
84, 6 days before his 85
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
James Garner
Older than James Garner by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
TV series
The Rockford Files
,
Bret Maverick
. Golf pro at golf courses. Pitcher, minor league baseball for the team
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
Harold Abeles
lawyer
Real/Birth Name:
Harold A. Abeles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 September 1926
Death Date:
14 April 2001
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Barbara Crane
father of
Sara Gilbert
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Descendants:
Sara Gilbert
Brief Facts:
Entertainment attorney.
John Coltrane
musician
,
jazz
Real/Birth Name:
John William Coltrane
Nickname(s):
Trane
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 September 1926
Death Date:
17 July 1967
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Hamlet, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Jazz saxophonist.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1980.
DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame
1980.
Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame
.
Nesuhi Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame
2004.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
2009.
Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame
1987.
Aldo Ray
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Aldo DaRe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 September 1926
Death Date:
27 March 1991
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
God's Little Acre
,
The Green Berets
.
Julie London
actor
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Julie Peck
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
26 September 1926
Death Date:
18 October 2000
Age at Death:
74, 22 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Santa Rosa, California, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Bobby Troup
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Bobby Troup by 8 years.
ex-wife of
Jack Webb
Younger than Jack Webb by 6 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Movie
The Jungle Woman
; TV show
Emergency!
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Pete Elliott
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Peter R. Elliott
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 September 1926
Death Date:
4 January 2013
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Bump Elliott
Younger than Bump Elliott by 1 year.
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Brief Facts:
Head coach for teams
University of Nebraska
,
University of California
,
University of Illinois
,
University of Miami
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1994.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1986.
Robin Roberts (baseball)
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Robin Evans Roberts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 September 1926
Death Date:
6 May 2010
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Springfield, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
Houston Astros
,
Chicago Cubs
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1976.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1978.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Y.A. Tittle
football
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Yelberton Abraham Tittle
Also Known As:
Y. A. Tittle
Nickname(s):
Yat
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 October 1926
Death Date:
8 October 2017
Age at Death:
91, 4 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Marshall, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, teams
Baltimore Colts
,
San Francisco 49ers
,
New York Giants
. Movie
Any Given Sunday
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
49ers Hall of Fame
2009.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
LSU Athletic Hall of Fame
1948.
New York Giants Ring of Honor
2010.
NFL Player of the Year
1962.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1971.
Texas High School Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award
1988.
June Haver
actor
,
singer
,
dancer
Real/Birth Name:
June Stovenour
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
6 October 1926
Death Date:
4 July 2005
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
wife of
Fred MacMurray
, until his earlier death.
Younger than Fred MacMurray by 18 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Irish Eyes Are Smiling
,
Love Nest
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1777 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Diana Lynn
actor
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Dolores Marie Loehr
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 October 1926
Death Date:
18 December 1971
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Pianist. Movies
They Shall Have Music
,
Bedtime for Bonzo
. Died days after she had a stroke.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1625 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6350 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Richard Jaeckel
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Hanley Jaeckel
Nickname(s):
Jake
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 October 1926
Death Date:
14 June 1997
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Long Beach, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Dirty Dozen
,
Starman
,
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
,
3:10 to Yuma
. TV series
Baywatch
.
Jean Peters
actor
,
model
Real/Birth Name:
Elizabeth Jean Peters
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
15 October 1926
Death Date:
13 October 2000
Age at Death:
73, 2 days before her 74
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Canton, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Howard Hughes
Younger than Howard Hughes by 20 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Miss Ohio State. Movies
Three Coins in the Fountain
,
A Man Called Peter
,
Broken Lance
,
Viva Zapata!
,
Niagara
.
Beverly Garland
soap
,
actor
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
Beverly Lucy Fessenden
Also Known As:
Beverly Campbell
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
17 October 1926
Death Date:
5 December 2008
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Santa Cruz, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Acted as mother of a leading character in TV series
Remington Steele
,
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
,
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
. TV series
7th Heaven
,
Port Charles
. Movies
The Alligator People
,
Gunslinger
,
It Conquered the World
,
Naked Paradise
. Owner of the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn in Hollywood.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry26 January 1983
Julie Adams
actor
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
Betty May Adams
Also Known As:
Julia Adams
Betty Adams
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
17 October 1926
Death Date:
3 February 2019
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Relationships:
ex-wife of
Ray Danton
Older than Ray Danton by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Creature from the Black Lagoon
,
The Dalton Gang
,
How to Marry a Millionaire
. TV series
Murder, She Wrote
,
The Jimmy Stewart Show
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame
2000.
Karl Henize
space
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Karl Gordon Henize
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 October 1926
Death Date:
5 October 1993
Age at Death:
66, 12 days before his 67
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Name pronounced "hen-eyes." Astronomer and astronaut. Died climbing Mt. Everest of heart failure and pulmonary edema from high altitude.
Space Missions:
SpaceLab 2 (1985)
July 29. Aboard
Challenger
on mission STS-51-F.
STS-51-F
Shuttle Challenger, launched July 29, 1985
Duration: 7d 22h.
Chuck Berry
singer
,
criminal
,
musician
,
composer
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Edward Anderson Berry
Nickname(s):
Father of Rock and Roll
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 October 1926
Death Date:
18 March 2017
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Created the Rock and Roll style for guitar playing. Also the "duck walk". Songs
Johnny B. Goode
,
Nadine
,
Roll Over Beethoven
,
Rock and Roll Music
,
Maybellene
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame
1984.
Blues Hall of Fame
1985.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1986.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Kennedy Center Honors
2000.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1982.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1986.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
1986.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1777 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry8 October 1987
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6504 Delmar Boulevard
Klaus Kinski
actor
,
director
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Klaus Günter Karl Nakszynski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 October 1926
Death Date:
23 November 1991
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
(was Zoppot, Free City of Danzig), Sopot, Poland
Relationships:
father of
Nastassja Kinski
father of
Pola Kinski
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Nastassja Kinski
Pola Kinski
Brief Facts:
Grew up in Berlin. Movies
Doctor Zhivago
,
The Little Drummer Girl
,
Nosferatu the Vampyre
and many European titles.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Boulevard der Stars
2011.
Bowie Kuhn
baseball
,
lawyer
,
commissioner
Real/Birth Name:
Bowie Kent Kuhn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 October 1926
Death Date:
15 March 2007
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Tacoma Park, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Commissioner of Major League Baseball from February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2008.
Betsy Palmer
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Patricia Betsy Hrunek
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 November 1926
Death Date:
29 May 2015
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
East Chicago, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Mister Roberts
,
The Long Gray Line
,
Friday the 13th
.
John Gagliardi
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
John Gagliardi
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 November 1926
Death Date:
7 October 2018
Age at Death:
91, 25 days before his 92
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Trinidad, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounce ga-LAR-dee. Teams
Saint John's University
,
Carroll College
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2009.
College Football Hall of Fame
2006.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Joan Sutherland
opera
,
singer
Real/Birth Name:
Joan Alston Sutherland
Also Known As:
Dame Joan Sutherland
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
7 November 1926
Death Date:
10 October 2010
Age at Death:
83, 28 days before her 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Brief Facts:
Noted soprano. Opera
Lucia di Lammermoor
. Dame Commander (DBE) in the New Year Honours of 1979.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
ARIA Hall of Fame
1988.
Kennedy Center Honors
2004.
Hugh Leonard
adopted
,
writer
,
columnist
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
John Joseph Byrne
Also Known As:
John Keyes Byrne
Nickname(s):
Jack
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 November 1926
Death Date:
12 February 2009
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Dublin, Ireland
Brief Facts:
Irish playwright. Plays
The Big Birthday Suit
,
The Au Pair Man
,
Da
,
A Life
. Movie
Da
which means "Dad" in Irish Gaelic.
Don Gordon
soap
,
actor
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Walter Guadagno
Also Known As:
Donald Gordon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 November 1926
Death Date:
24 April 2017
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Bek Nelson
Older than Bek Nelson by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
Papillon
,
Bullitt
,
Lethal Weapon
,
The Exorcist III
. TV series
Peyton Place
,
The Blue Angels
.
Lew Burdette
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Selva Lewis Burdette Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
22 November 1926
Death Date:
6 February 2007
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Nitro, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
New York Yankees
,
Boston / Milwaukee Braves
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Philadelphia Phillies
,
California Angels
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Babe Ruth Award
1957.
Braves Hall of Fame
2001.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2010.
Charlie Osgood
baseball
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Benjamin Osgood
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 November 1926
Death Date:
23 January 2014
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. One game, June 18, 1944, 3 innings. Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
.
Jeffrey Hunter
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Henry Herman McKinnies Jr.
Also Known As:
Jeff Hunter
Nickname(s):
Hank
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 November 1926
Death Date:
27 May 1969
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
King of Kings
,
The Longest Day
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6918 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Richard Crenna
actor
,
director
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Donald Crenna
Also Known As:
Dick Crenna
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 November 1926
Death Date:
17 January 2003
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Sabrina (1995)
,
Leviathan
,
Wait Until Dark
,
First Blood
,
Rambo: First Blood Part II
,
Rambo III
. TV series
Judging Amy
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6714 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry23 May 1988
Guitar Slim
singer
,
musician
,
blues
Real/Birth Name:
Eddie Jones
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 December 1926
Death Date:
7 February 1959
Age at Death:
32
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Greenwood, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Album and song
Things That I Used to Do
fusion of gospel and blues. Died of pneumonia.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Blues Hall of Fame
2007.
International Guitar Hall of Fame
.
Big Mama Thornton
singer
,
R&B
,
blues
Real/Birth Name:
Willie Mae Thornton
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
11 December 1926
Death Date:
25 July 1984
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Song
Hound Dog
recorded 4 years before
Elvis Presley
recorded it. Songs
Wade in the Water
,
Ball 'n' Chain
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Blues Hall of Fame
1984.
Dick Tufeld
actor
,
radio
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Norton Tufeld
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 December 1926
Death Date:
22 January 2012
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Actor, narrator, announcer. Voice of the
The Robot
on TV series
Lost in Space
.
Bill Arnsparger
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
William Stephen Arnsparger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 December 1926
Death Date:
17 July 2015
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Paris, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams coached
Baltimore Colts
,
New York Giants
,
Miami Dolphins
,
Louisiana State University
,
San Diego Chargers
and several universities.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1995.
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
2010.
Miami Dolphin Honor Roll
2012.
Bobby Layne
football
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Lawrence Layne
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 December 1926
Death Date:
1 December 1986
Age at Death:
59, 18 days before his 60
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Santa Anna, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Quarterback, Teams
University of Texas
,
Chicago Bears
,
New York Bulldogs
,
Detroit Lions
,
Pittsburgh Steelers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
College Football Hall of Fame
1968.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame
1998.
Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor
1963.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
2017.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1967.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Texas High School Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
1960.
Joe Paterno
football
,
coach
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Vincent Paterno
Nickname(s):
Joe
JoePa
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 December 1926
Death Date:
22 January 2012
Age at Death:
85, 32 days after his birthday
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:
Long-time (almost 46 years) coach for team
Pennsylvania State University
. Fired mid-season 2011 after a scandal involving an assistant coach.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Amos Alonzo Stagg Award
2002.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
1981.
Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award
2005.
College Football Hall of Fame
2007.
Dick Enberg Award
2012.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1978.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1982.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
1986.
Home Depot Coach of the Year Award
2005.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
1987.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Trophy
1986.
Reds Bagnell Award
1999.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award
1986.
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame
2000.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1972.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
1994.
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award
2005.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1978.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1982.
Woody Hayes Trophy
1986.
Woody Hayes Trophy
2005.
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