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.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

California Hall of Fame 2008.

International Sports Hall of Fame 2012.

National Fitness Hall of Fame 2005.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry26 June 2002

Johnny Carson
tv, writer, comedy

Real/Birth Name:

John William Carson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

23 October 1925

Death Date:

23 January 2005

Age at Death:

79

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.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 1995.

Kennedy Center Honors 1993.

Presidential Medal of Freedom 1992.

Television Academy Hall of Fame 1987.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 1751 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry

Bob Keeshan
actor, kids, comedy, tv, writer, clown, producer

Real/Birth Name:

Robert James Keeshan

Also Known As:

Captain Kangaroo
Capt. Kangaroo

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

27 June 1927

Death Date:

23 January 2004

Age at Death:

76

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.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

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

Nell Carter
actor, singer, Broadway

Real/Birth Name:

Nell Ruth Hardy

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

13 September 1948

Death Date:

23 January 2003

Age at Death:

54

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.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame 2000.

Thomas A. Dorsey
musician, singer, blues, composer, gospel

Real/Birth Name:

Thomas Andrew Dorsey

Also Known As:

Georgia Tom

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

1 July 1899

Death Date:

23 January 1993

Age at Death:

93

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.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Gennett Walk of Fame 2007.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame 1981.

GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame 1982.

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 1979.

Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame 1994.

Vic Ames
singer, accident, vehicle crash

Real/Birth Name:

Amory Victor Urick

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

20 May 1925

Death Date:

23 January 1978

Age at Death:

52

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.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009.

The Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998.

Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as a member of group The Ames Brothers.

The Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as a member of group The Ames Brothers.

Jack Oakie
actor

Real/Birth Name:

Lewis Delaney Offield

Nickname(s):

The World's Oldest Freshman

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

12 November 1903

Death Date:

23 January 1978

Age at Death:

74

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.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry

Terry Kath
musician, composer, singer, accident

Real/Birth Name:

Terry Alan Kath

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

31 January 1946

Death Date:

23 January 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.