Christopher D’Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004)
On October 10, 2004, the actor Christopher Reeve, who became
famous for his starring role in four Superman films, died from
heart failure at the age of 52 at a hospital near his home in
Westchester County, New York. Reeve, who was paralyzed in
a 1995 horse-riding accident, was a leading advocate for spinal
cord research.
TIM MAGUIRE
James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955)
Orvon Grover “Gene” Autry
(September 29, 1907 – October 2, 1998)
Actor and singer Gene Autry was known as The Singing
Cowboy for his appearances in ninety-three movies and
ninety-one TV productions. His roles as honest American
hero’s earned him a reputation as one of country music’s
most prominent figures.
He did work on his father’s ranch and worked as a railroad
telegrapher. He performed as a singer and a guitarist at
local dances. He owned the Anaheim Angels baseball team
for over thirty years.
(FOXNEWS) – Forrest Gump (1994) is one of the most iconic persons
in movie history, but according to actor Tom Hanks, the film hit a
lot of roadblocks. So much so, that Hanks and “Forest Gump”
director Robert Zemeckis had to dig into their own pockets
to pay for some scenes to be shot.
On the podcast “In Depth With Graham Bensinger,“ the 64-year
-old actor revealed Paramount wouldn’t approve some of the
budgets, including the scenes where Forrest famously runs
across the United States (below).
Zemeckis and Hanks knew the scene was integral to the movie
and came up with their own plan.
Tom Hanks became 64 July 9th.
Robert Lee Zemeckis turned 68 May 14th.
Scottish actor Sean Connery is 90 years old today. He starred as secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1962 to 1983, including Dr. No, From Russia
With Love and Goldfinger. He earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting
Actor for his role in the 1987 gangster film The Untouchables.
Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello ,who is 66 today, contributed to the proto-
new wave and punk movements with such songs as “Pump it Up” and
“Allison.”
Born Chaim Weitz, Gene Simmons is a hard rock singer who gained fame
after founding the commercially successful hard rock band Kiss, which
has sold over 100 million albums. He became 71 today.
