Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin at 27 years old in 1916

                            (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977)

Comedian Charlie Chaplin is considered to be one of the most important
figures in the history of the film industry. His career spanned more than
75 years, from childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death
at age 88.

Gallagher in 1964

Gallagher (born Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr. in Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Gallagher became famous in the 80’s for his unique brand of prop comedy…
smashing watermelons as part of his act. It is said that Johnny Carson didn’t
like his brand of comedy so he was only able to go on The Tonight Show when 
guest hosts were filling in for Johnny.

Before fame, Gallagher got a Chemical Engineering degree from the University
of South Florida in 1970. After he moved to Los Angeles he began developing
his comedy act while appearing at The Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip.

On the set with Soupy Sales (Milton Supman)

Milton "Soupy Sales" Supman (January 8, 1926 – October 22, 2009)

Camille Bohannon

Robin McLaurin Williams is 63 today

1993

Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997)

Comedian Red Skelton is best remembered for his national radio and TV
performances between 1937 and 1971 and as host of the NBC/CBS
television program The Red Skelton Show (1951-1971). Red Skelton 
also appeared in vaudeville, films, nightclubs, and casinos. He also
pursued a career as an artist. After the death of his father, Skelton
started work at the age of seven as a newspaper salesman. His first
audition was at age 10 for a role in a medicine show.