Here are 10 things you should know about Ozzie Nelson, born 113 years ago today. Nelson, who achieved success in recordings, radio, movies and television, wore many hats: singer, saxophonist, orchestra leader, actor, director, writer and producer.
Category: Cladrite Birthdays
Happy 102nd Birthday, Dame Vera Lynn!
Here are 10 things you should know about the wonderful Dame Vera Lynn, the Forces’ Sweetheart, who today celebrates her 102nd birthday! Many happy returns of the day, Dame Vera!
We’ll be featuring Dame Vera’s lovely music all day today, so be sure to tune in!
10 Things You Should Know About Lawrence Tierney
Here are 10 things you should know about Lawrence Tierney, born 100 years ago today. Few actors known for playing bad guys lived as hard offscreen as on-, but Tierney was a genuine tough guy and had the arrest record to show for it.
10 Things You Should Know About Louise Beavers
Here are 10 things you should know about the delightful Louise Beavers, born 117 years ago today. Beavers made the most of the extremely limited opportunities Hollywood offered African-American performers in her day.
10 Things You Should Know About Guy Kibbee
Here are 10 things you should know about Guy Kibbee, born 133 years ago (or thereabouts) today. Kibbee was one of Hollywood’s busiest character actors in the 1930s and ’40s.