Here are 10 things you should know about Robert Armstrong, born 130 years ago today. Best remembered for his association with a certain giant ape, he amassed more than 200 film and TV credits.
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10 Things You Should Know About Jack Oakie
Here are 10 things you should know about Jack Oakie, born 117 years ago today. The prolific Oakie was a go-to character actor for comedic second banana roles.
10 Things You Should Know About Annette Hanshaw
Here are 10 things you should know about the sublime Annette Hanshaw , born 119 years ago today. For our money, she was the gold standard for songbirds of the late 1920s and early ’30s; we think she’s keen. We’ll be featuring Ms. Hanshaw’s recordings on Cladrite Radio all day today, so tune in now!
10 things You Should Know About Jimmy Conlin
Here are 10 things you should know about Jimmy Conlin, born 136 years ago today. The prolific character actor transitioned from vaudeville to motion pictures in the early 1930s.
10 Things You Should Know About Groucho Marx
Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary Groucho Marx, born 130 years ago today. He is, for our money, the funniest man who ever lived. We loved him while he was still with us, and we miss him dearly today.