Here are 10 things you should know about Mantan Moreland, born 119 years ago today. As with so many Black performers of the era, the range of his roles was limited but he made the most of them.
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10 Things You Should Know About Sidney Toler
Here are 10 things you should know about Sidney Toler, born 147 years ago today. He enjoyed success as a stage actor and playwright and appeared in 50 films before being cast in his most famous role, Charlie Chan.
10 Things You Should Know About Robert Young
Here are 10 things you should know about Robert Young, born 114 years ago today. Young is best remembered nowadays for his television roles on Father Knows Best and Marcus Welby, M.D., but he also enjoyed a successful movie career in the 1930s and ’40s.
10 Things You Should Know About Douglass Dumbrille
Here are 10 things you should know about Douglass Dumbrille, born 131 years ago today. The prolific character actor amassed more than 210 film and TV credits.
10 Things You Should Know About Warner Oland
Here are 10 things you should know about Warner Oland, born 141 years ago today. He was a talented actor, but his career was very much of its time and likely wouldn’t happen today.