July 6, 1927 – October 3, 2004
In the history of the world, it is entirely likely that no one has become more famous for taking a shower.
Janet Leigh’s most notable role, obviously, was as Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Legend has it that she was never again able to take a shower after making the movie. True or not, it makes for a good yarn.
July 20, 1938 – November 29, 1981
Natalia Nikolaevna Zacharenko was born in San Francisco to a Russian immigrant family in July of 1938. For some reason, her name was changed when she began acting at the age of 5, and the world met Natalie Wood.
A star from early on, her first major role was that of young Susan Walker in the Christmas classic Miracle on 34th St. She earned 3 Academy Award nominations by the time she turned 25, starring in such classics along the way as Rebel Without a Cause, The Searchers, Splendor in the Grass and as the face and body in front of Marni Nixon’s voice in West Side Story.
June 01, 1926 – August 05, 1962
I mean, it’s Marilyn. How much do I have to say here?
She was perhaps the biggest sex symbol in 20th century America. She was romantically linked to baseball players, playwrights and presidents. She was the ultimate rags to riches story. She liked to party. One night, at the age of 36, she took too much Nembutal – maybe by her own choice, maybe by someone else’s – and Elton John wrote a song about her.
Goodbye, Norma Jean. Continue reading
June 07, 1917 – December 25, 1995
Dino Paul Crocetti, better known as Dean Martin, was an American singer, actor and television host. Martin’s earliest success saw him team up with comedian, Jerry Lewis. The duo enjoyed a decade of stage acts, radio programs and television appearances as well as 17 films. After a popular solo career, he found his iconic place in entertainment history as a member – along with fellow crooners Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. – of the fabled Rat Pack. Known for his laid-back1 onstage persona and comedic prowess, Martin enjoyed a lengthy career despite ever-changing musical landscapes and personal tragedies.
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