Weekly News & Notes

David Bing
Born: 1943-11-24
"Hall of Fame" NBA basketball player. He played for the Detroit Pistons (No.1 draft pick), Washington Bullets and Boston Celtics. During his career, he averaged 20.3 ppg, was named Rookie-of-the-Year and played in 7 All-Star Games.

William F. Buckley, Jr.
Born: 1925-11-24
Death: 2008-02-27
He is a journalist, editor, author and television host. He has appeared on such television shows as "National Review" and "Firing Line".

Ted Bundy
Born: 1946-11-24
Death: 1989-01-24
He was a serial murderer whose victims, women, were killed with a crowbar, usually bitten on the butt and chest, and had traces of foreign fluids and bloods on their bodies. He was executed in Florida. Both a book and movie have been made about him.

Geraldine Fitzgerald
Born: 1913-11-24
Death: 2005-07-17
She was an actress who appeared in such movies as "Bump in the Night", "Arthur" (and sequel), "Poltergeist II: The Other Side", "Kennedy", "Easy Money", "Lovespell", "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall", "The Mango Tree", "Harry and Tonto", "Rachel, Rachel", "The Moon and Sixpence", "The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry", "Shining Victory", "'Til We Meet Again", "Wuthering Heights", "The Lad" and "Open All Night". As well, she appeared on such television shows as "The Best of Everything" (Violet Jordan) and "Our Private World" (Helen Eldridge), among numerous guest appearances. Her son is writer/director Michael Lindsay-Hogg. She died of Alzheimer's disease.

Salvatore Lucania (Lucky Luciano)
Born: 1897-11-24
Death: 1962-07-26
The First Boss of Boss's in the Mob

Lola Glaudini
Born: 1972-11-24
Actress, TV & Movie Star

Bat Masterson
Born: 1853-11-24
Death: 1921-10-25
He was a U.S. West Marshall. His brother, James Masterson, was a Western Lawman.

Joseph "Ducky Wucky" Medwick
Born: 1911-11-24
Death: 1975-03-21
"Hall of Fame" MLB baseball player. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers, batted .300 or better 14 times and won both the MVP and the 'Triple Crown' in 1937, when he led the loop in 12 departments.

Oscar Robertson
Born: 1938-11-24
"Hall of Fame" NBA basketball player (guard). He played for Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks, won one NBA Championship, scored 26,710 points in 1,040 games, made 7,694 free throws in 9,185 attempts, had 9,887 assists and played 43,471 minutes.

Zachary Taylor
Born: 1784-11-24
Death: 1850-04-09
He was the 12th President of the United States of America (1849-1850). After participating in ceremonies at the Washington Monument on a blistering July 4th, he fell ill and died 5 days later.

November 25

Christina Applegate
Born: 1971-11-25
Actress, TV & Movie Star

Steve DeOssie
Born: 1955-11-25
Former NFL Linebacker

Joe DiMaggio
Born: 1914-11-25
Death: 1999-03-08
"Hall of Fame" MLB baseball player (center field). He played his entire career for the New York Yankees, had a 56-consecutive game hitting streak and was one of the game's most graceful players. He was once married to actress Marilyn Monroe.

Jerry Ferrara
Born: 1975-11-25
Actor, TV & Movie Star

Joe Gibbs
Born: 1940-11-25
"Hall of Fame" NFL football coach. He coached the Washington Redskins and was assistant coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers. During his career, he won 3 Super Bowls and had a win-loss record of 140-65.

John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Born: 1960-11-25
Death: 1999-07-16
He was as the editor of the magazine "George". His father was former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and mother was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. He, his wife and her sister Lauren were killed when a plane he was piloting crashed.

John Larroquette
Born: 1947-11-25
Comedic Actor, TV & Movie Star

Leonard Moore
Born: 1933-11-25
"Hall of Fame" NFL football player (flanker, running back). He played his entire career for the Baltimore Colts, rushed for 5,174 yards, had 363 receptions for 6,039 yards and scored 113 touchdowns (scored touchdowns in record 18 consecutive games).

Eddie Shore
Born: 1902-11-25
Death: 1985-03-16
"Hall of Fame" NHL hockey player (defense). He played for the Boston Bruins and N.Y. Americans, won 2 Stanley Cups, scored 105 goals, had 179 assists, won the Hart Trophy 4 times and got involved in many fist fights (amassing many penalties).

November 26

Albert Bacon Hall
Born: 1861-11-26
Death: 1944-11-30
He was a politician who, in 1929, was convicted of accepting a bribe for leasing government-owned oil reserves at Teapot Dome to private companies. He was sentenced to a year in prison and later died in poverty.

Hugh Duffy
Born: 1866-11-26
Death: 1954-10-19
"Hall of Fame" MLB baseball player (outfield). He played for both the Boston Beaneaters and Philadelphia Phillies (as player-manager). He had 10 straight seasons with a batting average of over .300.

Peter Facinelli
Born: 1973-11-26
Actor, TV & Movie Star

Vernon "Lefty" Gomez
Born: 1908-11-26
Death: 1989-02-17
"Hall of Fame" MLB baseball player (pitcher). He played for the New York Yankees.

Robert Goulet
Born: 1933-11-26
Singer, Entertainer

Rich Little
Born: 1938-11-26
Comic Impersonator, Actor

Peter Manfredo Jr.
Born: 1980-11-26
Professional Boxer

Lisa (Ivory) Moretti
Born: 1961-11-26
Professional Wrestler, Former Womens Champion

Charles Monroe Schulz
Born: 1922-11-26
Death: 2000-02-12
He was the creator of the comic-strip "Peanuts" (which was also made into various television specials such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas"). He died of complications due to colon cancer on the night before his last comic-strip was to run nationally.

Art Shell
Born: 1946-11-26
"Hall of Fame" NFL football player (tackle). He played his entire career for the Oakland/L.A. Raiders (and later coached). During his career, he won one Super Bowl, played in 231 games, was All-Pro 3 times, All-AFC 6 times and played in 8 Pro Bowls.

Jan Stenrud
Born: 1942-11-26
"Hall of Fame" NFL football player (placekicker). He played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. During his career, he won one Super Bowl, had 1,699 points on 580 PATs, had 373 field goals and played in 6 Pro Bowls.

Tina Turner
Born: 1939-11-26
"Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" performer. She is a singer who has recorded such songs as "What's Love Got to Do with It", "Private Dancer", "I Don't Wanna Fight", "The Best", "I Don't Wanna Lose You", "What You See Is What You Get", "Let's Stay Together", "River Deep, Mountain High", "Typical Male", "We Don't Need Another Hero", "I Want You Near Me", "Way of the World" and "Love Thing". As well, she performed with her one-time husband Ike Turner ("Proud Mary", "A Fool in Love", It's Gonna Work Out Fine"). As an actress, she has appeared in such movies as "The Goddess", "Last Action Hero", "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome", "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Tommy".

November 27

Vito Genovese
Born: 1897-11-27
Death: 1969-2-14
Founder of the Genovese Crime Family

Dave Giusti
Born: 1939-11-27
Former Major League Baseball Player (Pitcher)

Robin Givens
Born: 1964-11-27
Actress, TV & Movie Star

Jimi Hendrix
Born: 1942-11-27
Death: 1970-09-18
"Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" performer. He was a singer and guitar player who recorded such songs as "Wild Thing", Little Ivy", "Voodoo Child", "Purple Haze", "The Wind Cries Mary", "Hey Joe", "All Along the Watchtower", "Stone Free", "Crosstown Traffic", "Manic Depression", "Little Wing", "Foxey Lady", "Bold As Love", "Castles Made of Sand", "Freedom", "Night Bird Flying", "Angel" and "Dolly Dagger". He died of a drug overdose.

Bruce Lee
Born: 1940-11-27
Death: 1973-07-20
He was a martial artist/actor who appeared in such films as "Enter the Dragon", "Fists of Fury" and "Return of the Dragon". Also, he appeared on such television shows as "The Green Hornet" (Kato). His son was actor Brandon Lee. He died of a brain edema.

John "Blood" McNally
Born: 1903-11-27
Death: 1985-11-28
"Hall of Fame" NFL football player (halfback). He played for the Milwaukee Badgers, Duluth Eskimos, Pottsville Maroons, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Pirates, scored 224 points with 37 touchdowns. He was a player-coach with the Pirates.

Willie Pastrano
Born: 1935-11-27
Death: 1997-12-6
Former Light Heavyweight Champion Boxer

Eddie Rabbitt
Born: 1941-11-27
He is a country singer.

Robert "Buffalo Bob Smith" Schmidt
Born: 1917-11-27
Death: 1988-07-30
TV Personality, Host of the Howdy Doody Show

Mike Scioscia
Born: 1958-11-27
Former major League baseball Player, and Coach

Duane Allman
Born: 1946-11-20
Death: 1971-10-29
"Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" performer. He was a guitar player who recorded such songs as "Goin' Down Slow" and "Mean Old World". As well, he was a member of the Allman Brothers Band ("Whipping Post", "Ramblin' Man"). His brother is fellow band member Gregg Allman. He died following surgery after being in a motorcycle accident.

Kaye Ballard
Born: 1926-11-20
She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "The Million Dollar Kid", "Baby Geniuses", "Due South", "Modern Love", "Tiger Warsaw", "Alice in Wonderland" (1983), "Freaky Friday" (1976), "A House Is Not a Home", "The Girl Most Likely" and "Cinderella" (1957). As well, she has appeared on such television shows as "What a Dummy" (Mrs. Treva Travalony), "The Steve Allen Comedy Hour", "The Doris Day Show" (Angie Palucci), "The Mothers-in-Law" (Kaye Buell), "The Perry Como Show" and "Henry Morgan's Great Talent Hunt", among numerous guest appearances. As a singer, she has recorded such songs as "Direct From Vienna", "Always, Always You", "Isn't It a Pity", "Is That All There Is?", "Name Dropping", "My Big Time Mouth Kept Me Out of Big Time Music", "Every Time We Say Goodbye", "Up There", "Very Thought of You", "Hey Ma" and "Young at Heart".

Judy Canova
Born: 1916-11-20
Death: 1983-08-05
She was an actress and singer who appeared in such movies as "Cannonball" and "Singin' in the Corn". As well, she toured with the stage production of "No No Nanette" and had her own radio show. She died of cancer.

Sir Alistair Cooke
Born: 1908-11-20
Death: 2004-03-30
He was a broadcaster, journalist and correspondent who hosted the television shows "Masterpiece Theatre", "America" (also wrote) and "Omnibus". As well, he hosted the radio show "Letter From America" which broadcast to the UK (and the world via the BBC World Service). It ran from 1946-2004 making it the world's longest running speech radio show (58 years). In addition to his BBC work, he was London's correspondent for the NBC network (1936-37), "The Manchester Guardian's United Nations" correspondent (1945-1948) and the chief U.S. correspondent of "The Guardian". A bit of trivia is that he won 4 Emmy Awards and 3 George Foster Peabody Awards for broadcasting. He died of heart disease.

Richard Dawson
Born: 1932-11-20
Actor, Comedian, TV Game show host

Bo Derek
Born: 1956-11-20
Model, Actress, TV & Movie Star

Robert F. Kennedy
Born: 1925-11-20
Death: 1968-06-06
He was a U.S. Senator (New York - January 1965-June 1968). As well, he was Attorney General (under President John F. Kennedy). His brother was President John F. Kennedy. He was assassinated.

Dick Smothers
Born: 1939-11-20
Actor, Comedian, Musician

Dwight Stephenson
Born: 1957-11-20
"Hall of Fame" NFL football player (center). He played his entire career for the Miami Dolphins, played in 107 consecutive games (starting in 80), until player's strike ended the streak and in 5 Pro Bowls. His career was cut short by a knee injury.

Joe Walsh, III
Born: 1947-11-20
"Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" performer. He is singer and guitar player who has recorded such songs as "Rocky Mountain Way" and "Life's Been Good". As well, he has been a member of the groups the Eagles ("Hotel California", "Desperado", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", "Take It to the Limit", "The Long Run"), the James Gang ("Walk Away", "Take a Look Around", "Funk #49", "Tend My Garden", "You're Gonna Need Me") and the Party Boys.

Sean Young
Born: 1959-11-20
She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "Esenin", "River to Havilah", "A Killer Within", "1st to Die", "Before I Say Goodbye", "Sugar and Spice", "Secret Cutting", "Exception to the Rule", "Evil Has a Face", "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective", "Fatal Instinct", "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues", "Once Upon a Crime...", "A Kiss Before Dying", "Cousins", "Wall Street", "Tender Is the Night", "Dune", "Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend", "Blade Runner", "Stripes" and "Jane Austen in Manhattan". As well, she has appeared on the television show "Russkie v Gorode Angelov" (Rachael Somov), among various guest appearances. At one time, she was married to actor Bob Lujan.

November 21

Bernard "Bennie" Borgmann
Born: 1899-11-21
Death: 1978-11-11
"Hall of Fame" basketball player (forward). A two-sport star, he was a high-scoring forward and a smooth-fielding shortstop. He spent over 50 years in professional sports, playing in close to 3,000 basketball and 2,000 baseball games.

Joseph Campanella
Born: 1927-11-21
Actor, TV & Movie Star

Ken Griffey, Jr.
Born: 1969-11-21
MLB baseball player (mainly center field). He has played for the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds. His father is former baseball player Ken Griffey, Sr.

Goldie Hawn
Born: 1945-11-21
She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "The Banger Sisters", Town and Country", "The Out-of-Towners" (1999), "The First Wives Club", "Death Becomes Her", "HouseSitter", "CrissCross", "Deceived", "Bird on a Wire", "Overboard", "Wildcats" (also executive produced), "Protocol" (also executive produced), "Swing Shift", "Private Benjamin" (also executive produced), "Best Friends", "The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox", "Shampoo", "Butterflies Are Free", "There's A Girl in My Soup", "Cactus Flower" and "The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band". As well, she has appeared on such television shows as "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" and "Good Morning, World" (Sandy Kramer). Her sons are actor Oliver Hudson and actor/hockey player Wyatt Hudson, daughter is actress Kate Hudson, partner is actor Kurt Russell and, at one time, she was married to actor/director Gus Trikonis and actor Bill Hudson.

Mariel Hemingway
Born: 1961-11-21
She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "American Reel", "The Contender", "First Daughter", "Little Men", "Deconstructing Harry", "Falling from Grace", "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace", "Amerika", "Star 80", "Personal Best" and "Lipstick". As well, she has appeared on such television shows as "Famous Families" (hostess), "Central Park West" (Stephanie Wells) and "Civil Wars" (Sydney Guilford), among various guest appearances. Her grandfather was author Ernest Hemingway, sister is actress Margaux Hemingway and husband is director Stephen Crisman.

Sid Luckman
Born: 1916-11-21
Death: 1998-07-05
"Hall of Fame" NFL football player (quarterback). He played his entire career for the Chicago Bears, passed for 14,683 yards including 139 touchdowns, and was the first great 'T' quarterback as a pro.

Juliet Mills
Born: 1941-11-21
She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "The Other Sister", "Waxwork II: Lost in Time", "Columbo: No Time to Die", "The Cracker Factory", "Once an Eagle", "QB VII", "The Challengers", "Wings of Fire", "The Rare Breed", "Nurse on Wheels", "No My Darling Daughter", "Mrs. Miniver", "The October Man" and "In Which We Serve". As well, she has appeared on such television shows as "Passions" (Tabitha Lenox), "The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie" and "Nanny and the Professor" (Nanny [Phoebe Figalilly]), among numerous guest appearances. Her husband is actor Maxwell Caulfield, daughter is actress Melissa Caufield, sister is actress Hayley Mills, father is director John Mills and mother is playwright Mary Hayley Bell.

Vernon "Earl The Pearl" Monroe
Born: 1944-11-21
"Hall of Fame" NBA basketball player. He played for both the Baltimore Bullets and New York Knicks. During his career, he won one NBA Championship, was named Rookie-of-the-Year, scored 17,454 points, had 3,594 assists and played in 4 All-Star Games.

Stan Musial
Born: 1920-11-21
"Hall of Fame" MLB baseball player (pitcher, outfield). He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and upon retiring, he ranked at or near the top of baseball's all-time list in almost every batting category. He was a 3-time MVP and played in 24 All-Star games.

Harold Ramis
Born: 1944-11-21
Writer, Comedian, Actor

Jim Ringo
Born: 1931-11-21
"Hall of Fame" NFL football player (center). He played for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles. During his career, he played in 3 NFL championship games, 182 consecutive games (a then-record) and 10 Pro Bowls.

Nicolette Sheridan
Born: 1963-11-21
She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "Deadly Visions", "Deadly Betrayal", ".com for Murder", "The Spiral Staircase", "Beverly Hills Ninja", "Spy Hard", "Virus", "A Time to Heal", "Somebody's Daughter", "Noises Off...", "Lucky/Chances", "Deceptions", "Dead Man's Folly" and "The Sure Thing". As well, she has appeared on such television shows as "Desperate Housewives" (Edie Britt), "Knots Landing" (Paige Matheson - and sequel movie) and "Paper Dolls" (Taryn Blake), among various guest appearances. Her mother is actress Sally Sheridan and, at one time, she was married to actor Harry Hamlin.

Michael Strahan
Born: 1971-11-21
NFL football player (defensive end). He attended Texas Southern University and has played for the New York Giants.

Marlo Thomas
Born: 1938-11-21
She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "Two Against Time" (also executive produced), "Playing Mona Lisa", "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo", "The Real Blonde", "Ultimate Betrayal", "Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levin Story", "Nobody's Child", "Consenting Adults", "The Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck" (also executive produced), "It Happened One Christmas" (also produced) and "Jenny". As well, she has appeared on such television shows as "The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie", "That Girl" (Ann Marie) and "The Joey Bishop Show" (Stella Barnes), among numerous guest appearances. Her father was actor/producer Danny Thomas, brother is producer Tony Thomas and husband is talk show host Phil Donahue.

November 22

Joe Adonis
Born: 1902-11-22
Death: 1971-11-26
He was a mobster, a close friend of Lucky Luciano and member of his Mafia family in both Brooklyn, NY and New Jersey. In 1956, he was deported to Italy and died there of natural causes.

Tom Conti
Born: 1941-11-22
Actor, Stage, and Screen Star

Yvan "The Roadrunner" Cournoyer
Born: 1943-11-22
"Hall of Fame" NHL hockey player (right wing). He played his entire career for the Montreal Canadiens, won 10 Stanley Cups, scored 492 goals, had 435 assists and won the Conn Smythe Trophy.

Jamie Lee Curtis
Born: 1958-11-22
She is an actress who has appeared in such movies as "The Kid and I", "Christmas With the Kranks", "Freaky Friday" (2003), "Daddy and Them", "Drowning Mona", "Virus", "The Heidi Chronicles", "Halloween" (and various sequel movies), "Trading Places", "Perfect", "True Lies" (won a Golden Globe Award), "My Girl" (and sequel), "Blue Steel", "Amazing Grace and Chuck", "Forever Young", "A Fish Called Wanda", "As Summers Die", "Grandview, U.S.A.", "Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story", "Prom Night" and "Columbo: The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case". As well, she has appeared on such televison shows as "Anything But Love" (Hannah Miller), "Callahan" (Bartlett, Rachel) and "Operation Petticoat" (Lt. Barbara Duran - and movie), among numerous guest appearances. Her husband is actor/writer/director Christopher Guest, her father is actor Tony Curtis, sister is actress Kelly Curtis and mother was actress Janet Leigh.

Rodney Dangerfield
Born: 1921-11-22
Death: 2004-10-05
Comedian, Actor, TV & Movie Star

Johnny Dundee (Carrora)
Born: 1893-11-22
Death: 1965-04-22
Professional Boxer, Featherweight Contender

Terry Gilliam
Born: 1940-11-22
He is an actor who has appeared in such movies as "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen", "Spies Like Us", "Brazil" (also wrote and directed) and "Jabberwocky" (also wrote and directed). As well, he has appeared on the television show "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (and various movies). Also, he has written and directed such movies as "Tideland" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", among various "Monty Python" movies. His wife is actress Maggie Weston, son is actor Harry Gilliam and daughter is actress Holly Gilliam.

Ken Houston
Born: 1944-11-22
"Hall of Fame" NFL football player (strong safety). He played for the Houston Oilers and Washington Redskins. During his career he intercepted 49 passes for 898 yards and 9 touchdowns (a then-record) and played in 10 Pro Bowls.

Billie Jean King
Born: 1943-11-22
Professional tennis player (U.S.A.). She won many titles (numerous Grand Slams), in both singles and doubles. One of her most famous victories came in 1973, when she beat Bobby Riggs, which helped the popularity of women's tennis.

Jacques Laperriere
Born: 1941-11-22
"Hall of Fame" NHL hockey player (defense). He played his entire career for the Montreal Canadiens, won 6 Stanley Cups and one Norris Trophy. After he retired, due to a knee injury, he became an assistant coach for the Canadiens.

James Madio
Born: 1975-11-22
Actor, TV & Movie Star

Wiley Post
Born: 1899-11-22
Death: 1935-08-15
He was a one-eyed, pioneer U.S. aviator and holder of many records, including the first round-the-world solo flight (1933).. Two years later he died in a plane crash, along with humourist Will Rogers.

Mark Ruffalo
Born: 1967-11-22
Actor, TV & Movie Star

Bruno Tonioli
Born: 1962-11-22
Choreographer, TV Personality

Steve Van Zandt
Born: 1950-11-22
He is a guitar player who has been a member of the groups Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ("Blinded By the Light", "Rosalita [Come Out Tonight]", "Darkness on the Edge of Town", "Atlantic City", "Born in the U.S.A.", "Glory Days", "Dancing in the Dark", "Human Touch", "Streets of Philadelphia", "The Rising", "Lonesome Day", "Land of Hope and Dreams", "Big Payback", "Trapped", "American Skin", "Held Up Without a Gun", "Viva Las Vegas", "Missing", "County Fair", "Code of Silence", "Countin' on a Miracle"), Little Steven ("Born Again Savage", "Face of God", "Organize", "Lust for Enlightenment", 'Revolution", "Newspeak", "Liberation Theology", 'Native American", "Out of the Darkness", "I Am a Patriot", "Undefeated"), Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul ("Lyin' in a Bed of Fire", "Until the Good Is Gone", "Under the Gun", "Angel Eyes", "I've Been Waiting"), Crown of Thorns ("Lost Cathedral", "Motorcycle Loretta"), Demolition 23 ("Nothin's Alright", "The Scum Lives On", "Hammersmith Palais"), Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes ("Soul's on Fire", "I've Been Working Too Hard", "Shake 'Em Down", "I Played the Fool", "Trapped Again", "Some Things Just Don't Change", "Baby Please Don't Go", 'Sweeter Than Honey) and Lone Justice ("I Found Love", "Shelter"). As an actor, he has appeared on the television show "The Sopranos" (Silvio Dante). His brother is writer Billy Van Zandt.

Robert Vaughn
Born: 1932-11-22
He is an actor who has appeared in such movies as "The Warrior Class", "Scene Stealers", "Pootie Tang", "BASEketball", "Vulcan", "Escape to Witch Mountain", "Blind Vision", "Tracks of Glory", "Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter", "C.H.U.D. II - Bud the Chud", "Killing birds - uccelli assassini", "Desperado", "Evergreen", "The Last Bastion", "Superman III", "The Blue and the Grey", "The Day the Bubble Burst", "Cuba Crossing", "The Rebels", "Greatest Heroes of the Bible", "Washington: Behind Closed Doors" (won an Emmy Award), "The Magnificent Seven", "Demon Seed", "Captains and Kings", "The Towering Inferno", "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium", "One of Our Spies Is Missing", "Centennial", "The Boston Terrier", "The Young Philadelphians", "No Time to Be Young" and "The Ten Commandments". As well, he has appeared on such television shows as "Hustle" (Albert Stroller), "One Life to Live" (Bishop Corrington), "As the World Turns" (Rick Hamlin), "Danger Theatre" (host), "Love at First Sight" (Harry Winfield), "The A-Team" (Gen. Hunt Stockwell), "Emerald Point N.A.S." (Harlan Adams), "The Protectors" (Harry Rule) and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (Napoleon Solo - and movie), "The Lieutenant" (Capt. Ray Rambridge), among numerous guest appearances.

November 23

William "Billy the Kid" Bonney, Jr.
Born: 1859-11-23
Death: 1881-07-15
He was a well known outlaw.

Boris Karloff
Born: 1887-11-23
Death: 1969-2-2
Actor, Movie Star

Harpo Marx
Born: 1888-11-23
Death: 1964-09-28
He was an actor who appeared in such movies as "The Story of Mankind", "A Girl in Every Port", "Love Happy" (also wrote), "The Big Store", "Go West", "Room Service", "Duck Soup", "Monkey Business", "Animal Crackers", "Humor Risk", "The Cocoanuts" and "Too Many Kisses". His wife was actress Susan Fleming, father was actor Sam Marx and brothers were Zeppo, Chico, Groucho and Gummo Marx. He died following heart surgery.

Franco Nero
Born: 1941-11-23
Actor, Movie Star

Franklin Pierce
Born: 1804-11-23
Death: 1869-10-08
He was the 14th President of the United States of America (1853-1857).