Born on this day – Gayle Hunnicutt:

Gayle Hunnicutt

Actress

February 6, 1943 – August 31, 2023

Credits:

CI5: The New Professionals (1998); Tales from the Crypt (1989); Screen Two (1985); Dallas (1989–1991); Hard to Be a God (1989); The Saint: The Brazilian Connection (1989); Silence Like Glass (1989); Turnaround (1987); Strong Medicine (1986); Dream West (1986); Lime Street (1985); Dream Lover (1986); Target (1985); A Woman of Substance (1984); Let's Parlez Franglais (1984); The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984); The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984); Two by Forsyth (1984); Savage in the Orient (1983); Tales of the Unexpected (1983); Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983); Fantasy Island (1983); The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair (1983); Taxi (1983); Matt Houston (1982); Lady Killers (1980); The Million Dollar Face (1981); Flashpoint Africa (1980); The Love Boat (1980); Fantômas (1980); A Man Called Intrepid (1980); The Martian Chronicles (1980); A Man Called Intrepid (1979); Return of the Saint (1978); The Saint and the Brave Goose (1979); Dylan (1978); Once in Paris... (1978); BBC Play of the Month (1965); The Sell-Out (1976); Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976); 2nd House (1975); Switch (1975); The Man Without a Face (1975); The Spiral Staircase (1975); Shadowman (1974); Affairs of the Heart (1974); Fall of Eagles (1974); Thriller (1973); Voices (1973); The Legend of Hell House (1973); Scorpio (1973); Away from It All (1973); The Golden Bowl (1972); Running Scared (1972); The Love Machine (1971); ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969); Love, American Style (section entitles Love and the Logical Explanation) (1971); Freelance (1970); Fragment of Fear (1970); Marlowe (1969); Eye of the Cat (1969); The Smugglers (1968); P.J. (1967); Get Smart (1965); Love on a Rooftop (1966); Hey, Landlord (1966); The Beverly Hillbillies (1962); The Wild Angels (1966); Mister Roberts (episode entitled Unwelcome Aboard) (1966).

On this day in movie history - The Outlaw (1943):

The Outlaw

directed by Howard Hughes and Howard Hawks,

written by Jules Furthman, Howard Hawks and Ben Hecht,

was released in the United States on February 5, 1943.
Music by Victor Young.

Cast:

Jack Buetel, Jane Russell, Thomas Mitchell, Walter Huston, Mimi Aguglia, Joe Sawyer, Gene Rizzi, Bobby Callahan, Martin Garralaga, Ben Johnson, Dickie Jones, Cecil Kellogg, Ethan Laidlaw, Ted Mapes, William Newell, Emory Parnell, Edward Peil Sr., Wallace Reid Jr., Julian Rivero, Lee Shumway, William Steele, Harry Strang, Frank Ward, Pat West.

Born on this day – LeRoy Lad Panek:

LeRoy Lad Panek

Writer

January 26, 1943 – November 5, 2021

Credits:

Books:

After Sherlock Holmes: The Evolution of British and American Detective Stories; An Introduction to the Detective Story; Before Sherlock Holmes: How Magazines and Newspapers Invented the Detective Story; Early American Detective Stories: An Anthology; New Hard-Boiled Writers: 1970s-1990s; Nineteenth Century Detective Fiction: An Analytical History; Probable Cause: Crime Fiction in America; Reading Early Hammett: A Critical Study of the Fiction Prior to the Maltese Falcon; The American Police Novel: A History; The Essential Elements of the Detective Story, 1820-1891; The Origins of the American Detective Story; Watteau's Shepherds: The Detective Novel in Britain, 1914-1940.

Born on this day – Tobe Hooper:

Tobe Hooper

Director

Writer

Producer

January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017

Born on this day – Sharon Tate:

Sharon Tate

Actress

Model

January 24, 1943 – August 9, 1969

Credits:

101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003); 12 + 1 (1969); 1969 (2019); 20/20 (2017); 24 Horas Central (2019); 35 Serial Killers the World Wants to Forget (2018); A Year to Remember (1991); All Eyes on Sharon Tate (1966); Backstory (2001); Barabbas (1961); Beautiful Like a Poem (2020); Biography (1995–2002); Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969 (2006); Cease to Exist (2007); Chaos: The Manson Murders (2025); Ciao, Federico! (1970); CNN Special Reports (2015); Dark Tourist (2018); Dateline NBC (2008–2017); Death Scenes 2 (1992); Dieter & Andreas (1989); Don't Make Waves (1967); Dracula in the Movies (1992); E! True Hollywood Story (1998–1999); Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003); Eye of the Devil (1966); Final Days of an Icon (2008); Girl Games (1987); Gotta Get Off This Merry Go Round: Sex, Dolls and Showtunes (2006); Gypsy (1967); Haunted Homes of Hollywood (2018); Headliners & Legends (1998–2008); Helter Skelter: An American Myth (2020); Hollywood and the Stars (1963); Hollywood Backstage (1967); Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths (1990); Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies (1988); Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 (1999); I Am Bruce Lee (2012); Il falso bugiardo (2008); In Memoriam: Sharon Marie Tate (2014); Interview De Gene Gutowski (2013); Interview De Roman Polanski (2013); Jacqueline Susann and the Valley of the Dolls (1968); Jay Sebring.... Cutting to the Truth (2020); Lionpower from MGM (1967); Mansfield 66/67 (2017); Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind (2019); Manson: The Lost Tapes (2018); Manson: The Women (2019); MGM 1967 Promo Reel (1967); Mia and Roman (1968); Mister Ed (1963); Playboy After Dark (1969); Roman by Polanski (2015); Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir (2011); Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008); Rosemary's Baby (1968); Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003); Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans (2015); Tess (1979); The 60s: The Beatles Decade (2006); The Americanization of Emily (1964); The Beach Boys (2024); The Beverly Hillbillies (1963–1965); The Dish on Dolls (2006); The Fearless Vampire Killers / aka Dance of the Vampires (1967); The Haunting of Sharon Tate (2019); The Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies (1993); The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1965); The New Cinema (1968); The Pat Boone-Chevy Showroom (1960); The Playboy Murders (2024); The Seventies (2015); The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness (2021); The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1967); The Unbeatable Bruce Lee (2001); The Wrecking Crew (1968); This Is Joan Collins (2022); Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967); Too Young to Die (2012); True Crime Authors (2003); Un jour, un destin (2010); Valley of the Dolls (1967); Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage (1967); Very Scary People (2019); Wedding of the Doll (1968); When the Applause Died / Death in Hollywood (1990); Without Qualities (2011).

Born on this day – Marília Pêra:

Marília Pêra

Actress

Singer

Producer

January 22, 1943 – December 5, 2015

Credits:

A Moreninha (1965); A Vida Alheia (2010); Acredite, um Espírito Baixou em Mim (2006); Altas Horas (2014); Amélia (2000); Ana, a Libertina (1975); Angels of the Night (1987); Antares Incident (1994); Aquele Beijo (2011–2012); Areias Sagradas (Parábola em Ipanema) (1984); Bandeira 2 (1971–1972); Bar Esperanza (1983); Beto Rockfeller (1968); Better Days Ahead (1989); Brava Gente (2002); Brega & Chique (1987); Casos e Acasos (2008); Celebrity (2003); Central Station (1998); Chico Anysio Show (1982); Chico: Artista Brasileiro (2015); Começar de Novo (2004–2005); Crazy About Them (2012); Damas da TV (2013–2014); De Frente com Gabi (1998); Domingão do Faustão (2008); Dzi Croquettes (2009); É Simonal (1970); Elas Cantam Roberto Carlos (2009); Elas em Marte (2003); Embarque Imediato (2009); Encontro com Patrícia Poeta (2013 / 2016); Estação Globo (2005); Fantastic (1973); Gala Nova Gente (1999); Garotas do Programa (2000); Garrincha: Estrela Solitária (2003); Gente de Expressão (1996); Globo Repórter (2020); Grandes Nomes (1981); HermanSIC (2003–2005); I'm Rich (2016); Irrational Heart (2011); Jet 7 (1997–1999); JK (2006); Jogo de cena (2007); Lance Maior (1968); Living the Dream (2006); Lua Cheia de Amor (1990–1991); Malu Mulher (1980); Mandacaru (1997–1998); Meu Bem-Querer (1998–1999); Mixed Blood (1984); Mundo VIP (1997); Nossa Vida Não Cabe Num Opala (2008); O Cafona (1971); O Campeão (1996); O Donzelo (1970); O Fim e o Princípio (2006); O Grande Desbum... (1978); O Homem Que Comprou o Mundo (1968); O Primo Basílio (1988); O Rei da Noite (1975); O Viajante (1998); Outras Conversas (2005); Padre Tião (1965–1966); Páginas Soltas (2006); Paulo Gustavo: Hiperativo (2014); Pé na Cova (2013–2016); Pixote (1980); Pixote, in memoriam (2007); Planeta dos Homens (1976–1982); Plunct, Plact, Zuuum II (1984); Prêmio Victor Civita - Educador Nota 10 (2009); Programa de Domingo (1984); Programa do Jô (2012); Quem Ama Não Mata (1982); Rainha da Sucata (1990); Rosinha do Sobrado (1965); São Paulo - Cinemacidade (1994); Seja o Que Deus Quiser! (2002); Simonal: Ninguém Sabe o Duro que Dei (2009); Snakes & Lizards (2006); Super Plá (1969–1970); Supermanoela (1974); Take It, Give It (2007); The Interview (1995); The Maias (2001); The New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1982); Tieta of Agreste (1996); Todos os Paulos do Mundo (2017); Top Model (1989–1990); Transamerica (2005); Two Faces (2007–2008); Um Rosto de Mulher (1966–1996); Uma Rosa Com Amor (1972–1973); Urban Snap-Shots (2008); vem_aí (2013); Vestido de Noiva (2006); Você Decide (1999); Xuxa e as Noviças (2008).

Born on this day – Geoffrey Deuel:

Geoffrey Deuel

Actor

January 17, 1943 – December 23, 2024

Credits:

108 Stitches (2001); 12 O'Clock High (1966); Adam-12 (1969); Amateur Night (1986); Barnaby Jones (1974); Bonanza (1967); Cannon (1973); Chisum (1970); House on Greenapple Road (1970); In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders (1988); Insight (1968–1971); Ironside (1974); Joe Forrester (1975); Legends of the West (1992); Mannix (1969–1975); Marcus Welby, M.D. (1974); Medical Center (1970); Mission: Impossible (1973); Mod Squad (1969); Movin' On (1972); Nakia (1974); Occasional Wife (1967); Petrocelli (1974); Planet of the Apes (1974); Terminal Island (1973); The Chinese Caper (1975); The F.B.I. (1968–1973); The Flying Nun (1968); The High Chaparral (1968); The Invaders (1967); The Magician (1973); The Manhunter (1974); The Monkees (1967); The Name of the Game (1971); The Smith Family (1971); The Streets of San Francisco (1973–1974); The Young and the Restless (1973); This Is the Life (1971–1974); To Rome with Love (1971); Toma (1973).

Born on this day – Richard Moll:

Richard Moll

Actor

January 13, 1943 – October 26, 2023

Born on this day – John Denver:

John Denver

Singer

Songwriter

Guitarist

Actor

December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997

Born on this day – Victoria Racimo:

Victoria Racimo

Actress

Writer

Director

Producer

December 26, 1943 – November 29, 2020

Credits:

ABC Weekend Specials (1977); American Playhouse (1986); As the World Turns (1987); Black Sheep Squadron (1977); Brave New World (1980); Cannon (1972); Casi casi (2006); Choke Canyon (1986); Cooperstown (1993); Doc Elliot (1974); Doogie Howser, M.D. (1991); Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1996); Eight Is Enough (1980); Ernest Goes to Camp (1987); Ernest Scared Stupid (1991); Falcon Crest (1983); Fantasy Island (1981); Flamingo Road (1982); Ghost Dancing (1983); Green Eyes (1977); Hawaii Five-O (1977); High Velocity (1976); Ironside (1971); Journey Through Rosebud (1972); Kung Fu (1974); Lincoln (2012); Logan's Run (1978); Lou Grant (1977); Mannix (1973); Mod Squad (1972); Nakia (1974); Nurse (1981); One Day (2015); Prophecy (1979); Red Sky at Morning (1971); Search for the Gods (1975); Serpico (1977); Spenser: For Hire (1986); The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1972); The Chisholms (1980); The Day of the Dolphin (1973); The Doctors (1963–1982); The G.I. Executioner (1971); The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart (1970); The Mountain Men (1980); The Mystic Warrior (1984); The Rhinemann Exchange (1977); The Violation of Sarah McDavid (1981); What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968); White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994).

Born on this day – Elizabeth Hartman:

Elizabeth Hartman

Actress

December 23, 1943 – June 10, 1987

Credits:

A Cinderella Named Elizabeth (1965); A Patch of Blue (1965); Doctors' Hospital (1975); Full Moon High (1981); In Pursuit of Treasure (1972); Intermission (1973); Love, American Style / Segment: Love and the Locksmith (1973); Night Gallery / Segment: The Dark Boy (1971); Secrets Behind the Secret (2007); Standby: Lights! Camera! Action! (1984); The 23rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (1966); The 38th Annual Academy Awards (1966); The Beguiled (1971); The Fixer (1968); The Group (1966); The Movies (1967); The Secret of NIMH (1982); The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1967); The Wide World of Mystery (1973); Walking Tall (1973); Willow B: Women in Prison (1980); You're a Big Boy Now (1966).

Born on this day – Gwen McCrae:

Gwen McCrae

Singer

December 21, 1943 – February 21, 2025

Credits:

Albums:

For Your Love (2012); Funky Sensation (2015); Girlfriends Boyfriend (1996); Golden Classics (1993); Gwen Mc Crae Live at the New Morning (2006); Gwen McCrae (1974); Gwen McCrae Sings TK (2006); Gwen McCrae: Cat & Atlantic Years (2019); Henry Stone's Best of Gwen Mccrae (2014); Lay It On Me: The Columbia Years (2010); Let’s Straighten It Out / Melody of Life (2005); Let's Straighten It Out (1978); Live in Paris at New Morning (2006); Melody of Life (1979); On My Way (1982); Psychic Hot Line (1996); Rock Your Baby: The Best of George & Gwen McCrae (1993); Rockin' Chair & Let's Straighten It Out (1999); Rockin' Chair/Something So Right (2005); Something so Right (1976); Soul From Miami USA (1975); The Best Of Gwen McCrae (1992); Together (1975); You and I Were Made for Each Other (2011).

Songs:

90% of Me; All This Love That I’m Givin’; Clean Up Woman; Cradle of Love; Damn Right It’s Good; Doin’ It; For Your Love; Funky Sensation; Girlfriend's Boyfriend; He's Not You; I Found a Love; I Got Nothing to Lose but the Blues; I Need to Be With You; It Keeps on Raining; It’s Worth the Hurt; Keep the Fire Burning; Lead Me On; Let Nature Take Its Course; Love Without Sex; Maybe I’ll Find Somebody New; Mechanical Body; Move Me Baby; Rock Your Baby; Rockin’ Chair; Something So Right; Starting All Over Again; The Rub; Winners Together or Losers Apart; You and I Were Made for Each Other; You Were Always on My Mind.

Movies and television:

American Bandstand (1975); AVRO's Toppop (1983); Cassius: Feeling for You (1999); Clubbed (2008); Love Serenade (1996); She's So Lovely (1997); Skins (2007); Soul Train (1977); Sunday Driver (2005); The Breaks (2017); The Dukes of Hazzard (2005); The Last Days of Disco (1998); The Midnight Special (1975); The Weird World of Blowfly (2010).

Born on this day – Jack Nance:

Jack Nance

Actor

December 21, 1943 – December 30, 1996

Born on this day – Britt Allcroft:

Britt Allcroft

Writer

Producer

Director

Voice actress

December 14, 1943 – December 27, 2024

Credits:

Books:

A Treasure Beyond Price (2012); Diesel 10 Means Trouble (2000); Easter Eggspress! (2011); Lost at Sea! (2010); Lost at Sea! (2010); Pirates Ahoy! (2012); The Beginning of Things (2012); The Cranky Day: And Other Thomas the Tank Engine Stories (2000); The Queen of Night (2012); Thomas & Friends Little Golden Book Favorites (2009); Thomas & Friends: Cranky’s Surprise (2012); Thomas and Friends Puzzle Book (2010); Trainloads of Fun (2010).

Movies and television:

10 Years of Thomas & Friends (1999); 70 Years of Friendship (2015); A Day in the Life of the Jukebox Band (1993); A Jukebox Lullaby (1993); An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine (2023); Back to School / Segment: Thomas & Friends - Thomas and the Colours (2011); Barbie as the Island Princess (2007); Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012); Blue Peter (1966–1967); Bookmark (1995); Calling All Toddlers (1999); Calling All Toddlers 2 (2002); Day of the Diesels (2024); Fathers by Sons (1985); Get It-Got It-Good (1967); Great Sodor Engines (2022); Junkin (1972–1974); Magic Adventures of Mumfie (1995–2013); Mothers by Daughters (1983); Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales (1996); Mr. Men and Little Miss (1996–1997); Mumfie (2022); Mumfie's Quest: The Movie (1996); Schemer Presents! (1993–1994); Schemer Presents: The World According to Me (1994); Shining Time Station (1989–1993); Shining Time Station (1991); Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time (1995); Shining Time Station: One of the Family (1995); Shining Time Station: Queen for a Day (1995); Shining Time Station: Second Chances (1995); Shining Time Station: Singsongs Volume 1 (1991); Shining Time Station: Singsongs Volume 2 (1993); Shining Time Station: 'Tis a Gift (1990); Storytime with Thomas (1999); Sudrian Stories (2018–2019); Sudrians of Sodor (2024); Sweet Dreams / Segment: Thomas & Friends - James in the Dark (2011); The Adventures of Captain Pugwash (1998–1999); The Best of Thomas & Friends Clips (US) (2010–2020); The Railways of Crotoonia: Tillie to the Rescue (2017); The Tales of Thomas & His Friends (2019–2023); Thomas & Friends (1984–2020); Thomas & Friends ERTL Adventures (2020–2024); Thomas & Friends ERTL Adventures: Railway Clone Invasion (2022); Thomas & Friends ERTL Adventures: The Biggest Christmas Adventure (2024); Thomas & Friends ERTL Adventures: The Rise of Spamcan (2023); Thomas & Friends Storytime (2020–2022); Thomas & Friends: A New Friend on Sodor (2015); Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas (2012); Thomas & Friends: All Aboard with the Steam Team (2004); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - Race for the Sodor Cup (2021); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - The Mystery of Lookout Mountain (2022); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go - Time for Teamwork! (2021); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go (2021–2023); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: All Aboard! (2022); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Short Story Adventures (2021); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Sodor Mystery (2023); Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Train School (2022); Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard! (2013); Thomas & Friends: Be Who You Are, and Go Far (2018); Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon (2003); Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas (2001); Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (2018); Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery (2012); Thomas & Friends: Bubbling Boilers (2016); Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! (2005); Thomas & Friends: Christmas on Sodor (2017); Thomas & Friends: Clips (UK) (2013–2018); Thomas & Friends: Continued (2022–2023); Thomas & Friends: Danger at the Docks (2018); Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels (2011); Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries (2019); Thomas & Friends: Dinos and Discoveries (2015); Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends (2012); Thomas & Friends: Engines to the Rescue (2014); Thomas & Friends: Extraordinary Engines (2017); Thomas & Friends: Fantastic Friends (2015); Thomas & Friends: Five New Engines in the Shed (2004); Thomas & Friends: Full Steam to the Rescue! (2016); Thomas & Friends: Ghost Train (2023); Thomas & Friends: Global Friends! (2018); Thomas & Friends: Halloween Adventures (2006); Thomas & Friends: Here Comes the Steam Team! (2018); Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express (2009); Thomas & Friends: Hooray For Thomas (2005); Thomas & Friends: I Want to Go Home (2022); Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz (1994); Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson (1990); Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor (2017); Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway (2013); Thomas & Friends: Learning with Thomas (2020); Thomas & Friends: Marvelous Machinery (2020); Thomas & Friends: Marvelous Machinery: A New Arrival (2020); Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010); Thomas & Friends: Monsters Everywhere (2014); Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud (2008); Thomas & Friends: New Friends for Thomas & Other Adventures (2004); Thomas & Friends: Old McColl's Farm (2021); Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures (2006); Thomas & Friends: On the Go with Thomas (2018); Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand (2009); Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures (2005); Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick (1994); Thomas & Friends: Reading with Friends (2020); Thomas & Friends: Santa's Little Engine (2013); Thomas & Friends: Searching Everywhere (2013); Thomas & Friends: Six Little Trains (2021); Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (2015); Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh! (2009); Thomas & Friends: Start Your Engines! (2016); Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations (2012); Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave (2014); Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Rails (2017); Thomas & Friends: Tales on the Rails (2015); Thomas & Friends: Talk to You (2015); Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas (2017); Thomas & Friends: The Adventure Begins (2015); Thomas & Friends: The Best of Thomas (2010); Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery - The Movie (2008); Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016); Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories (2010); Thomas & Friends: The Shooting Star is Coming Through (2019); Thomas & Friends: The Sodor Springtime Parade (2021); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Aussie Football Adventure (2017–2018); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Carol (2015); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Holiday Collection (2017); Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Magical Birthday Wishes (2020); Thomas & Friends: Tinsel on the Tracks (2016); Thomas & Friends: Troublesome Trucks (2004); Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away! (2012); Thomas & Friends: Wake Up (2018); Thomas & Friends: Whale of a Tale and Other Sodor Adventures (2015); Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue and Other Engine Adventures (2015); Thomas & Friends: Working Together Again (2013); Thomas and Friends: Hop on Board (1997); Thomas and Friends: Races Rescues and Runaways (1999); Thomas and Friends: Thomas's Snowy Surprise (2003); Thomas and The 2 Brothers (2017); Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000); Thomas and the Magic Railroad: 20th Anniversary Celebration (2020); Thomas' Friendship Tales (2017–2018); Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: Percy's Seaside Trip (1999); Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: The 40th Anniversary Collection (2024); Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: Thomas' Anthem (1991); Thomas the Trainz Engine (2011–2024); Thomas: The Trainz Adventures - Shorts (2012); Thomas: The Trainz Adventures - West Side Stories (2023); Thomas: The Trainz Adventures (2017–2024); Three Go Round (1964–1966); Tobias and the Arcane Merchant (2024); Tracks to Big Adventures (2021–2022); What's My Purpose? (2023); Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets (2015–2017).

Born on this day – Gertraud Jesserer:

Gertraud Jesserer

Actress

December 13, 1943 – December 9, 2021

Credits:

11er Haus (2005); Adrian und die Römer (1989); Alles außer Mord! (1994); Alte Briefe (1963); Am Ziel aller Träume (1970); Anleitung zum Unglücklichsein (1985); Anna and the Prince (2009); Auf den Spuren von Johann Nestroy: Der Geist Nestroys und die Wiener (1962); Baby Rex - Der kleine Kommissar (1997); Birkenhof & Lerchenau (1994); Darf ich mitspielen? (1976); Das Abgründige in Herrn Gerstenberg (1966); Das Erbe von Björndal (1960); Das Kamel geht durch das Nadelöhr (1970); Das Lamm (1969); Das Mädl aus der Vorstadt (1989); Das Ohr (1983); Das Paket (1963); Das Traumschiff (2008); Das verzauberte Lied (1995); Der erste Frühlingstag (1961); Der Feldherrnhügel (1970); Der junge Baron Neuhaus (1971); Der Kaufmann von Venedig (1968); Der Salzbaron (1994–1995); Der Schwierige (1991); Der See (1996); Der Unbestechliche (1974); Der veruntreute Himmel (1990); Derrick (1994–1997); Die Dämmerung der Sehnsucht (1976); Die Dreigroschenoper (1972); Die Glasmenagerie (1982); Die grüne Seite (1981); Die Halbzarte (1959); Die Moritat vom Räuberhauptmann Johann Georg Grasel (1969); Die Nachprüfung (L'ècole des autres) (1964); Die Nacht der Mörder (1970); Die Schuld der Liebe (1998); Die Schule der Frauen (L'ècole des femmes) (1964); Die Türen knallen (1961); Dr. Sommerfeld - Neues vom Bülowbogen (2003); Drei Schwestern (1977); Ein Abend mit Labiche (1980); Ein Dorf ohne Männer (1963); Ein ganz normales Paar (2005); Ein Herz wird wieder jung (1999); Ein Mädchen für alles (1969); Ein unvergeßliches Wochenende (1993); Einer muß der Dumme sein (1971); Fall Regine Krause (1970); Familie Leitner (1961–1964); Figaro läßt sich scheiden (1999); Fluchtversuch (1976); Friedemann Brix - Eine Schwäche für Mord (1996–1997); Frohes Fest, Lucie! (1992); Germanija (2002); Geschäfte mit Plückhahn (1971); Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung (1980); Herzlichen Glückwunsch: Heinz Rühmann zum 90. Geburtstag (1992); Hochzeit am Neusiedlersee (1963); I Learned It from Father (1964); Ikonen-in-Rot-Weiß-Rot (2022); Il commissario Rex (2009); Im Vorhof der Wahrheit (1974); Jetzt erst recht (2003); Julia - Eine ungewöhnliche Frau (2003); Kabale und Liebe (1976); Kommissar Rex (1994–2003); Krach im Hinterhaus (1966); Lady Cop (2000); Lamorte (1997); Liebe bleibt nicht ohne Schmerzen (1980); Liebelei (1969); Liliom (1971); Lucilla (1980); Match (1966); Mautplatz (1994);  Meine Frau erfährt kein Wort (1970); Meine Tochter und ich (1963); Merry-Go-Round (1973); Mich wundert, daß ich so fröhlich bin (1983); Monaco Franze - Der ewige Stenz (1983); Nicht mit mir, Liebling (2012); ORF-Legenden (2020); Pariser Geschichten (1977–1980); Princesse Marie (2004); Puppenspiele (1963); Ravioli (2003); Rette mich, wer kann (1986); Ruf der Wildgänse (1961); Schauspielereien - Die große Szene (1981); Schloßhotel Orth (1998); Schöndorf muß sauber bleiben (1993); So war Mama (1962); SOKO München (1999); Sommergäste (1981); Soundless (2004); Spiel (1969); Spukschloß im Salzkammergut (1966); Stockinger (1996); System Fabrizzi (1965); Taxi für eine Leiche (2002); The Old Fox (1988–2009); Tödliche Diamanten (1998); Tödliche Wahl (1995); Typisch Sophie (2006); Unsolved (2006); Verdammt die jungen Sünder nicht (1961); Verdammt zur Sünde (1964); Was ihr wollt (1968); Wenn das mein großer Bruder wüßte (1959); Wer liebt, dem wachsen Flügel... (1999); Wer war Mr. Hilary? (1969); Wie du mir... (1989); Wie es euch gefällt (1970); Wiener Klatsch (1985); Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre (1978); Zeit der Kirschen (1966).

Born on this day – Dickey Betts:

Dickey Betts

Guitarist

Singer

Songwriter

Composer

December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024

Credits:

Albums:

Atlanta's Burning Down (1978); Bougainvillea's Call: The Very Best of Dickey Betts 1973-1988 (2006); Dickey Betts & Great Southern (1977); Highway Call (1974); Let's Get Together (2001); Live at the Coffee Pot 1983 (2016); Live from the Lone Star Roadhouse (2018); Official Bootleg Vol.1 (2021); Pattern Disruptive (1988); Ramblin' Man: Live at the St. George Theatre (2019); Rockpalast: 30 Years of Southern Rock 1978–2008 (2010); The Collectors #1 (2002); The Official Bootleg (2007).

Movies, video and television:

2004 Jammys: The Theatre at Madison Square Garden (2004); American Revolutions: Southern Rock (2005); And So It Goes (2014); Beat Shazam (2017); Belushi (2020); Big Fish (2003); Bird on a Wire (1990); Casey's Shadow (1978); Chicago Hope (1996); Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man (2020); Clear History (2013); Cockfighter (1974); Cold Case (2008); Comedian (2002); David Letterman (2011); Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum (2005); Dickey Betts & Great Southern: Back Where It All Begins - Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum (2005); Dickey Betts Band: Ramblin' Live at the St. George Theater (2018); Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009); Erik (2016); Fear (1996); Field of Dreams (1989); Fresh Off the Boat (2016); Guitar Hero II (2006); Guitar Hero: World Tour (2008); Incendiary (2008); Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020); Ken Park (2002); Lassie (1994); Late Show with David Letterman (2000); Miami Vice (1986); Mongrels (2010); Morning Joe (2021–2022); Musicians for Disaster Relief 05' (2005); My Generation (2000); Nash Bridges (1996); Ohne Filter (1991); Outside Providence (1999); Psych (2008); Push, Nevada (2002); Radio Arrow (1998); Rock Legends (2017); Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp (2006); Southern Rock at the BBC (2012); Southern Voices, American Dreams (1985); Supernatural (2005–2008); The 47th Annual Grammy Awards (2005); The Allman Brothers Band: Brothers of the Road (1985); The Allman Brothers Band: Live at Great Woods (1992); The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2018); The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1995); The Cowboy Way (1994); The Exorcist (1973); The Full Moon Show (1992); The Good Guys (2010); The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995); The Holdovers (2023); The Old Grey Whistle Test (1978); The Shipping News (2001); The Simpsons (2007–2023); The Three Stooges (2012); The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2016–2017); The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1990); The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2012); The Waterboy (1998); Top Gear (2007–2010); Turn It Up! (2014); Unplugged (1990); Volunteer Jam (1976); Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Nightclub (2008); When Harry Met Sally... (1989).

Born on this day – Judy Irola:

Judy Irola

Cinematographer

Producer

Director

November 23, 1943 – February 21, 2021

Credits:

R3 (2003); Eban and Charley (2000); The Gold Cup (2000); The Settlement (1999); The Faithful Revoluton: Vatican II (1998); Eat Your Heart Out (1997); In der glanzvollen Welt des Hotel Adlon (1996); Ava's Magical Adventure (1994); Grandfather Sky (1993); Gregory K (1993); An Ambush of Ghosts (1993); CBS Schoolbreak Special (1991); Yuma Crossing (1990); Antigone/Rites of Passion (1990); Wilfrid's Special Christmas (1989); Calling the Shots (1988); King James Version (1988); Nova (1981–1987); Jeg elsker dig (1987); Working Girls (1986); Dead End Kids (1986); The Business of America... (1984); In the King of Prussia (1982); Artists at Work (1982); American Playhouse (1982); Fundi: The Story of Ella Baker (1981); The Willmar 8 (1981); Survivor (1980); Rebel Earth (1980); Free Voice of Labor: The Jewish Anarchists (1980); A Plague on Our Children (1979); The Wobblies (1979); A Bird for All Seasons (1979); Northern Lights (1978); The Yellow Wallpaper (1977).

Born on this day – Alfie Wise:

Alfie Wise

Actor

November 17, 1943 – July 23, 2025

Credits:

Ark II (1976); B.L. Stryker (1989–1990); Call Her Mom (1972); Catherine's Grove (1997); City Heat (1984); Death Car on the Freeway (1979); Detective Extralarge (1993); Evening Shade (1991); Heat (1986); Hooper (1978); Hot Stuff (1979); I Am Burt Reynolds (2020); Legends of the Superheroes (1979); Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976); Match Game PM (1979–1980); Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983); Midway (1976); Paternity (1981); Rad (1986); S Club 7 - It's an S Club Thing (1999); S Club 7 in Miami (1999–2000); Smoke n Lightnin (1995); Smokey and the Bandit (1977); Starting Over (1979); Stroker Ace (1983); Stunts Unlimited (1980); Swashbuckler (1976); The Cannonball Run (1981); The End (1978); The Fall Guy (1982–1983); The Jeffersons (1978); The Longest Yard / aka The Mean Machine (1974); The Love Boat Fall Preview Special (1983 / 1984); The Sandy Duncan Show (1972); Tour of Duty (1987); Trauma Center (1983); Uncle Croc's Block (1975); We Are Angels (1997); Young Guy Christian (1979).

Born on this day – Sam Shepard:

Sam Shepard

Actor

Writer

Director

November 5, 1943 – July 27, 2017

Born on this day – Noreen Corcoran:

Noreen Corcoran

Actress

October 20, 1943 – January 15, 2016

Credits:

A Lion Is in the Streets (1953); About Faces (1960); An Evening at the Inn (1962); Apache Drums (1951); Bachelor Father (1957–1962); Band of Angels (1957); Ben Casey (1964); Cavalcade of America (1953–1955); Channing (1963); Chevron Hall of Stars (1956); Chevron Theatre (1952–1953); Circus Boy (1957); Dr. Kildare (1963); Four Star Playhouse (1955); General Electric Theater (1957); Gidget Goes to Rome (1963); Going My Way (1963); Gunsmoke (1964); Hans Christian Andersen (1952); I Love Melvin (1953); Mr. Novak (1964); Plymouth Adventure (1952); Saints and Sinners (1962); So This Is Love (1953); Social Security in Action (1965); Studio 57 (1955); Tanganyika (1954); The Adventures of Kit Carson (1952); The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1955); The Big Valley (1965); The Bob Hope Show (1961); The Eleventh Hour (1964); The Girls on the Beach (1965); The Lawbreakers (1961); The Loretta Young Show (1953); The Magical World of Disney (1959); The Mike Douglas Show (1977); The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1954); The Robe (1953); The Story of Three Loves / Segments: The Jealous Lover; Mademoiselle (1953); Violent Saturday (1955); Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952); You Don't Say (1965); Young Bess (1953).