Born on this day – Leonora Ruffo:

Leonora Ruffo

Actress

January 13, 1935 – May 25, 2007

Credits:

A Woman on Fire! (1969); Amori di mezzo secolo / Segment: L'amore romantic (1954); Open: Police (1958); Hello, pais... (1956); Two Savages at Court (1959); Club Yellow - Invitation to the detective story (1960); The Lovers of Ravello (1951); Goliath and the Dragon (1960); Goliath and the Vampires (1961); Hercules in the Haunted World (1961); The Vitelloni (1953); The Adventures of Nicola Nickleby (1958); The wonderful adventures of Guerrin Meschino (1952); Remember Me (1955); Inspection Sergeant (1958); Star Pilot (1966); Sword Without a Country (1961); The Black Devil (1957); The Queen of Sheba (1952); The Widower (1959); Time and Place for Killing (1968); A Dollar of Fifa (1960).

Born on this day – Frances Sternhagen:

Frances Sternhagen

Actress

January 13, 1930 – November 27, 2023

Credits:

And So It Goes (2014); The Closer (2006–2012); Pearl (2012); Parenthood (2012); Dolphin Tale (2011); Julie & Julia (2009); The Mist (2007); Becker (2004); ER (1997–2003); Sex and the City (2000–2002); The Simpsons (2002); Highway (2002); The Laramie Project (2002); Landfall (2001); The Rising Place (2001); Midnight Gospel (2000); It All Came True (1998); To Live Again (1998); The Con (1998); Law & Order (1991–1997); The Outer Limits (1995); Reunion (1994); The Road Home (1994); Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story (1993); Cheers (1986–1993); Raising Cain (1992); Tales from the Crypt (1992); She Woke Up (1992); Walking the Dog (1991); Golden Years (1991); Doc Hollywood (1991); The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1991); Misery (1990); Sibling Rivalry (1990); Follow Your Heart (1990); Communion (1989); See You in the Morning (1989); Bright Lights, Big City (1988); Once Again (1987); At Mother's Request (1987); Resting Place (1986); Spencer (1985); The Dining Room (1984); Prototype (1983); Romantic Comedy (1983); Independence Day (1983); Outland (1981); The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (1980); Mother and Daughter: The Loving War (1980); Starting Over (1979); Who'll Save Our Children? (1978); Fedora (1978); The Andros Targets (1977); The American Parade (1975); Great Performances (1972–1974); Two People (1973); The Hospital (1971); NET Playhouse (1964); The Doctors (1963); New York Television Theatre (1965); The Tiger Makes Out (1967); Up the Down Staircase (1967); Soldier in Love (1967); For the People (1965); Profiles in Courage (1964); Another World (1964); The Defenders (1964); The Doctors and the Nurses (1962); The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe (1962); Play of the Week (1959–1961); Goodyear Playhouse (1957); Studio One (1956–1957); Omnibus (1956); Producers' Showcase (1955); The Secret Storm (1954); Love of Life (1951).

Born on this day – Françoise Prévost:

Françoise Prévost

Actress

Writer

January 13, 1929 – November 30, 1997

Credits:

Les gens de Faillac (1995); Vive la mariée (1985); La côte d'amour (1982); L'amour nu (1981); Merry-Go-Round (1980); Le soleil en face (1980); Miss (1979); Apostrophes (1978); Bonjour Amour (1977); Mala, amore e morte (1977); The Pink Telephone (1975); The Return of the Exorcist (1975); Pas de frontières pour l'inspecteur: Le bouc émissaire (1975); Mais où sont passées les jeunes filles en fleurs (1975); La prova d'amore (1974); The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine (1974); Van der Valk und die Reichen (1973); Le violon de Vincent (1973); Les anges (1973); When Love Is Lust (1973); Témoignages (1973); Van der Valk und das Mädchen (1972); Le inibizioni del dottor Gaudenzi, vedovo col complesso della buonanima (1971); The Contract (1971); Le belve (1971); The Hideout (1971); La prima notte del Dottor Danieli, industriale, col complesso del... giocattolo (1970); Mont-Dragon (1970); Il tuo dolce corpo da uccidere (1970); Un caso di coscienza (1970); La donna a una dimensione (1969); Naked Violence (1969); It Takes a Thief (1969); Les vieilles lunes (1969); The Fourth Wall (1969); Winter Wind (1969); Rabbit in the Pit (1969); A Woman on Fire! (1969); Spirits of the Dead (1968); Johnny Hamlet (1968); Italian Secret Service (1968); L'espace d'une nuit (1967); Pronto... c'è una certa Giuliana per te (1967); The Other One (1967); Enter Inspector Maigret (1966); Via Macau (1966); The Murder Clinic (1966); Galia (1966); La cage de verre (1965); Ein Mann im schönsten Alter (1964); Vacances portugaises (1963); Un tentativo sentimentale (1963); Il processo di Verona (1963); Bekenntnisse eines möblierten Herrn (1963); Il mare (1962); The Condemned of Altona (1962); Bon Voyage! (1962); Sign of the Lion (1962); Gli anni ruggenti (1962); L'inspecteur Leclerc enquête (1962); Paris Belongs to Us (1961); Le jeu de la vérité (1961); Kraft Mystery Theater (1961); Par-dessus le mur (1961); The Girl with the Golden Eyes (1961); The Season for Love (1961); La reine Margot (1961); Love Play (1961); La caméra explore le temps (1959–1961); Time Out for Love (1961); I Promised to Pay (1961); Merci Natercia! (1960); Women Are Like That (1960); The Enemy General (1960); Le bel âge (1960); Le second souffle (1959); Cette nuit là... (1958); Foreign Intrigue (1953–1954); Virgile (1953); The Three Musketeers (1953); Nez de cuir (1952); The King's Musketeers (1951); Clara de Montargis (1951); Les miracles n'ont lieu qu'une fois (1951); Jean de la Lune (1949).

Born on this day – Gregory Walcott:

Gregory Walcott

Actor

January 13, 1928 – March 20, 2015

Born on this day – Gwen Verdon:

Gwen Verdon

Actress

Dancer

January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000

Born on this day – Michael Bond:

Michael Bond

Writer

January 13, 1926 – June 27, 2017

Credits:

Books:

A Bear Called Paddington (1958); A Bear Called Paddington and & Stories (2014); A Bear Called Paddington And Other Stories (2024); A Bear in Hot Water (1995); A Day by the Sea (1992); A Jar of Jokes (1992); A Picnic On the River (1980); A Spot of Decorating (1995); Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington (1976); Bears and Forebears (1996); Best of Paddington Bear (1970); Best-loved Paddington Stories (2017); Favourite Paddington Stories (2014); Fun and Games with Paddington (1977); Here Comes Thursday (1966); It Wasn't Me! (2016); J. D. Polson and the Dillogate Affair (1981); J. D. Polson and the Liberty Head Dime (1980); Learn with Paddington (1999); Love from Paddington (2014); Malice Domestic 7 (1998); Michael Bond's Book of Bears (1992); Monsieur Pamplemousse (1983); Monsieur Pamplemousse Afloat (2000); Monsieur Pamplemousse Aloft (1989); Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Carbon Footprint (2010); Monsieur Pamplemousse and the French Solution (2007); Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Militant Midwives (2006); Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Secret Mission (1985); Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Tangled Web (2014); Monsieur Pamplemousse Hits the Headlines (2003); Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates (1990); Monsieur Pamplemousse on Location (1992); Monsieur Pamplemousse on Probation (2000); Monsieur Pamplemousse on the Spot (1986); Monsieur Pamplemousse on Vacation (2002); Monsieur Pamplemousse Rests His Case (1991); Monsieur Pamplemousse Stands Firm (1992); Monsieur Pamplemousse Takes the Cure (1987); Monsieur Pamplemousse Takes the Train (1993); More About Paddington (1959); More Hilarious Adventures of Paddington (1978); Mouse Called ThursdayMr. Cram's Magic Bubbles (1975); My Book of Marmalade (2008); My Secret Suitcase (2010); Olga Carries On (1976); Olga Counts Her Blessings (1975); Olga da Polga (2015); Olga Follows Her Nose (2002); Olga Makes a Friend (1975); Olga Makes a Wish (1975); Olga Makes Her Mark (1975); Olga Meets Her Match (1973); Olga Moves House (2001); Olga Takes a Bite (1975); Olga Takes Charge (1982); Olga's New Home (1975); Olga's Second House (1975); Olga's Special Day (1975); Oliver the Greedy Elephant (1985); Paddington - King of the Castle (2009); Paddington (2011); Paddington Abroad (1961); Paddington and Aunt Lucy (1980); Paddington and the Christmas Shopping (1986); Paddington and the Disappearing Sandwich (2009); Paddington and the Grand Tour (2003); Paddington and the Magic Trick (2016); Paddington and the Marmalade Maze (1987); Paddington and the Snowbear (1981); Paddington and the Stately Home (1999); Paddington and the Tutti Frutti Rainbow (1998); Paddington at Home (1980); Paddington at Large (1962); Paddington at St Paul's (2018); Paddington At the Airport (1986); Paddington at the Barber Shop (2017); Paddington at the Beach (2009); Paddington at the Carnival (1998); Paddington At the Circus (1973); Paddington at the Fair (1985); Paddington at the Launderette (1981); Paddington At the Palace (1986); Paddington at the Rainbow's End (2009); Paddington at the Seashore (1992); Paddington at the Seaside (1975); Paddington at the Station (1976); Paddington at the Tower (1975); Paddington at the Zoo (1984); Paddington at Work (1966); Paddington Bear (1965); Paddington Bear All Day (1998); Paddington Bear and the Busy Bee Carnival (1998); Paddington Bear and the Christmas Surprise (1997); Paddington Bear at the Circus (2000); Paddington Bear Goes to Market (1998); Paddington Bear Goes to the Hospital (2001); Paddington Bear in the Garden (2002); Paddington Bear Up and About (1999); Paddington Breaks the Peace (1992); Paddington Buggy Book (2011); Paddington Cleans Up (1986); Paddington Collector's Quintet (2018); Paddington Does It Himself (1977); Paddington Does the Decorating (1993); Paddington Dressing Up (1999); Paddington Goes for Gold (2012); Paddington Goes On a Picnic (1994); Paddington Goes Out (1980); Paddington Goes Shopping (1973); Paddington Goes to Hospital (2001); Paddington Goes to Market (1999); Paddington Goes To The Sales (1976); Paddington Goes to Town (1968); Paddington Has a Bath (1992); Paddington Has Fun (1982); Paddington Helps Out (1960); Paddington Here and Now (2008); Paddington Hits Out (1977); Paddington in Hot Water (2000); Paddington in the Garden (2002); Paddington in the Kitchen (1977); Paddington in Touch (1980); Paddington Learns a Lesson (1981); Paddington Lockable Diary (2008); Paddington Mails a Letter (1986); Paddington Makes a Mess (1994); Paddington Marches On (1964); Paddington Meets the Queen (1991); Paddington Minds the House (1986); Paddington on Holiday (1991); Paddington On Screen (1981); Paddington On Stage (1974); Paddington on the River (1989); Paddington on Top (1974); Paddington Plays On (2016); Paddington Pocket Library (2008); Paddington Posts a Letter (1976); Paddington Races Ahead (2012); Paddington Rides On! (1991); Paddington Rules the Waves (2008); Paddington Sets Sail (2016); Paddington Takes a Bath (1976); Paddington Takes the Air (1970); Paddington Takes the Test (1979); Paddington Takes to TV (1971); Paddington the Artist (1998); Paddington Treasury (1989); Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories (2018); Paddington Weighs in (1980); Paddington Works Hard (1982); Paddington's 123 (1990); Paddington's ABC (1990); Paddington's Art Exhibition (1986); Paddington's Birthday Book (1996); Paddington's Birthday Party (1977); Paddington's Birthday Treat (1981); Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book (1973); Paddington's Bus Ride (1986); Paddington's Busy Day (1987); Paddington's Busy Week (1991); Paddington's Cartoon Book (1979); Paddington's Clock Book (1986); Paddington's Colours (1987); Paddington's Cookery Book (2011); Paddington's Counting Book (1977); Paddingtons Day of Action (1983); Paddington's Day Off (2017); Paddington's Disappearing Trick (1992); Paddington's Favourite Stories (1992); Paddington's Finest Hour (2017); Paddington's First Bath (1994); Paddington's First Book (1977); Paddington's First Word Book (1993); Paddington's Garden (1972); Paddington's Guide to London (2011); Paddington's London Treasury (2011); Paddington's Loose End Book (1976); Paddington's Lucky Day (1974); Paddington's Magical Christmas (1988); Paddington's New Room (1976); Paddington's Numbers (1987); Paddington's Opposites (1990); Paddington's Painting Exhibition (1985); Paddington's Party Book (1976); Paddington's Party Tricks (2000); Paddington's Picture Book (1978); Paddington's Play Book (1977); Paddington's Pop Up (1977); Paddington's Prize Picture (2017); Paddington's Puzzle Book (1987); Paddington's Shopping Adventure (1981); Paddington's Story Book (1983); Paddington's Things I Do (1994); Paddington's Things I Feel (1994); Paddington's Wheel Book (1986); Paddington's Word Book (1977); Parsley and the Herbs (1971); Parsley Parade (1972); Parsley the Lion (1972); Parsley's Good Deed (1969); Parsley's Last Stand (1970); Parsley's Problem Present (1970); Parsley's Tail (1969); Please Look After This Bear (1986); Something Nasty in the Kitchen (1992); The Adventures of Olga Da Polga (1993); The Adventures of Paddington (1965); The Arrival (2009); The Best of Olga Da Polga (2002); The Caravan Puppets (1983); The Complete Adventures of Olga Da Polga (1987); The Day the Animals Went on Strike (1972); The First Big Olga Da Polga Book (1983); The Giant Paddington Story Book (1989); The Great Big Paddington Bear Picture Book (1984); The Great Big Paddington Book (1976); The Hilarious Adventures of Paddington (1972); The Life and Times of Paddington Bear (1988); The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young (2014); The Pleasures of Paris (1987); The Second Big Olga Da Polga Book (1983); The Tale of the Castle Mice (2016); The Tales of Olga Da Polga (1972); The Ups and Downs of the Castle Mice (2019); Thursday Ahoy! (1969); Thursday in Paris (1971); Thursday Rides Again (1968); Too Much Off the Top (1999); Trouble At the Laundrette (2000); Windmill (1975).

Movies and television:

Ask Aspel (1973); Breakfast (2008); CBeebies Bedtime Story (2022); Collector's Lot (2000); Desert Island Discs: Archive 1976-1980 (1976); Extinction (2018); Jackanory (1966–1970); Last Sunset (2012); Monitor (1961); Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1977); Napoleon's Day Out (1957); Out of the Shadows (2004); Paddington (2014); Paddington 2 (2017); Paddington Bear (1976–1987 / 1989–1990); Paddington Bear Goes to the Movies (1980); Paddington Goes to School (1986); Paddington in Peru (2024); Paddington: The Man Behind the Bear (2019); Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley (2009); Queen Elizabeth and Paddington Bear Film (2022); Simon's Good Deed (1955); Songs of Praise (2018); The Adventures of Paddington (2019–2020); The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997–2000); The Adventures of Parsley (1970–1971); The Herbs (1968); The World Our Stage (1958); This Is Your Life (1961); Top 50 Greatest Celebrity Animals (2005.

Born on this day – Rosemary Murphy:

Rosemary Murphy

Actress

January 13, 1925 – July 5, 2014