Joyce Van Patten is a stage, film and television actress and the younger
sister of actor Dick Van Patten. Her list of guest appearances includes
the TV shows, Gunsmoke, Perry Mason, The Twilight Zone, The Andy
Griffith Show, and Hawaii Five-O. Van Patten has had supporting roles
in many films, among them as the head of the Little League in the
original comedy film Bad News Bears in 1975.
JOYCE VAN PATTEN IS 77 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.
DANIEL CRAIG IS 43 YEARS OLD TODAY
Daniel W. Craig is an English actor and film producer. His early breakthrough
performances were in the films Layer Cake (2004), Some Voices (2000), and
Lora Croft: Tomb Raider (2001). Craig became well known internationally after
he was cast as the sixth actor to portray secret agent, 007 James Bond in the
film series. He made his début as the character in the 2006 film, Casino Royale
and was nominated for a British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award for
his portrayal in the film.
RON HOWARD TURNED 57 TODAY
Ron Howard, actor, director, and producer came to prominence as a child actor,
playing Opie Taylor in the CBS-TV sitcom The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 to
1969 and later as the teenaged Richie Cunningham on the sitcom Happy Days
on ABC from 1974 – 1984. Ron made film appearances in American Grafiti in
1973 and in The Shootist in 1976 with John Wayne. He made his directorial
debut with the 1977 comedy film Grand Theft Auto.
Ron Howard as Opie in The Andy Griffith Show
Actor Ron Howard behind the wheel in a scene from American Graffiti
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