Ran fitness centers. Host of TV show The Jack LaLanne Show which showed excercises and discussed health, with his wife Elaine. Known for feats of strength even in old age. California Hall of Fame 2008. National Fitness Hall of Fame 2005. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry; ceremony: 26 June 2002.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Johnny Carson

tv, writer, comedy, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

John William Carson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 23, 1925

Death Date:

January 23, 2005

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Corning, Iowa, USA

Brief Facts:

TV show Late Night with Johnny Carson on NBC. Television Academy Hall of Fame 1995. Kennedy Center Honors 1993. Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 1995. Presidential Medal of Freedom 1992. Television Hall of Fame 1987. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 1751 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.

Bob Keeshan

actor, kids, comedy, tv, writer, clown, producer, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Robert James Keeshan

Also Known As:

Captain Kangaroo
Capt. Kangaroo

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 27, 1927

Death Date:

January 23, 2004

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Lynbrook, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Played role of Clarabell the Clown on TV show Howdy Doody then hosted TV show Captain Kangaroo. Book Alligator in the Basement. NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1998. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at Corner of Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.
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Nell Carter

actor, singer, Broadway, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Nell Ruth Hardy

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

September 13, 1948

Death Date:

January 23, 2003

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Broadway musical Ain't Misbehavin'. TV series Gimme a Break!, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo. Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame 2000.

Thomas A. Dorsey

musician, singer, blues, composer, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Thomas Andrew Dorsey

Also Known As:

Georgia Tom

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 1, 1899

Death Date:

January 23, 1993

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Villa Rica, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Considered the founder of "black gospel" church music. Composer of songs Peace in the Valley, Take My Hand, Precious Lord. Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 1979. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame 1994. Gennett Records Walk of Fame 2007. Georgia Music Hall of Fame 1981. GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame 1982.

Terry Kath

musician, composer, singer, accident, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Terry Alan Kath

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 31, 1946

Death Date:

January 23, 1978

Age at Death:

31, 8 days before his 32^nd birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Brief Facts:

A founding member of the rock band Chicago. Guitarist. lead vocals. Songs Colour My World, Make Me Smile. Died of accidental self shooting in the head when he thought the gun was empty. Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as a member of Chicago.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016 as a member of Chicago.
Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 6438 Hollywood Boulevard as a member of band: Chicago for contributions to the recording industry.
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Vic Ames

singer, hall of fame, accident, vehicle crash

Real/Birth Name:

Amory Victor Urick

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 20, 1925

Death Date:

January 23, 1978

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Relationships:

older brother of

Ed Ames

Older than Ed Ames by 2 years.

younger brother of

Gene Ames

Younger than Gene Ames by 2 years.

younger brother of

Joe Ames

Younger than Joe Ames by 4 years.

Details - all relationships

List - people connecting

Brief Facts:

Group The Ames Brothers. Songs Rag Mop, The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane, Melodie d'Amour. Died in a car crash. Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as a member of The Ames Brothers.
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as a member of The Ames Brothers.

Jack Oakie

actor, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Lewis Delaney Offield

Nickname(s):

The World's Oldest Freshman

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 12, 1903

Death Date:

January 23, 1978

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Sedalia, Missouri, USA

Brief Facts:

Silent films, then movies The Call of the Wild, Around the World in Eighty Days Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry.
See the page at Hollywood Walk of Fame for more information.