Linda Fiorentino is known for her roles in films such as Dogma (1999),
Men Black (1997), and After Hours (1985). Fiorentino got her first
professional role in 1985 when she starred in Vision Quest. It was
not until 1994 that she became widely recognized, receiving accolades
for her performance in The Last Seduction.
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LINDA FIORENTINO… 53 TODAY
ACTOR DEAN STOCKWELL IS 75 TODAY
Dean Stockwell is an actor of film and television, active for over 60 years
and unlike many child actors, he continued to act well past his teenage
years. He is most known for his role as Rear Admiral Albert “Al” Calavicci
in the NBC television series Quantum Leap (1989 – 1993) and in the Sci
Fi revival of Battlestar Glactica as Brother Cavil.
Young Dean Stockwell in Anchors Aweigh (1945)
Dean Stock as a Japanese soldier in A Quality of Mercy a Twilight Zone
episode in 1961.
Dean Stockwell with costar Scott Bakula, right, in Quantum Leap
STAR TREK STAR ~ BORN ON THIS DATE IN 1920
James Montgomery "Jimmy" Doohan was an Irish-Canadian character and voice
actor best known for his role as Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in
the TV and film series Star Trek. Following his success with Star Trek, he
supplemented his income and showed continued support for his fans by
making numerous public appearances. On July 20, 2005, Doohan died
at his home in Redmond, Washington. He was 85.
PREMIER OF KING KONG ON THIS DATE IN 1933
King Kong opened at the 6,200 seat Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Crowds
lined up around the block on opening day and tickets were priced at 35 to 75 cents
and, in its first four days, every one of its ten shows a day were sold out, setting
an all time attendance record for an indoor event. Over the four day period, the
film grossed $89,931. In 1991 Kong was selected by the Library of Congress for
preservation in the National Film Registry.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREW BARRYMORE ~ 36 TODAY
Drew Barrymore is a member of the famous Barrymore family of American actors
and the granddaughter of John Barrymore. She first appeared in a TV commercial
for dog food when she was eleven months old. Drew’s film debut was in Altered
States (1980), in which she got a small part. A year later, she landed the role of
Gertie, the younger sister of Elliot, in the 1982 Steven Spielberg film E.T. the
Extra-Terrestrial, which put her on the road to fame. She received a Golden
Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1984 for her part in the film
Irreconcilable Differences.
Drew Barrymore with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show
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