They were not held in high regard until the movies were invented, but now actors are stars whose lives we celebrate. They easily fill a category all of their own.
A Tolkien Book and a Birthday Coincidence
The final volume of J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, was published on this date in history. But there's more: an actor from the film versions also celebrates his birthday on October 20.
I Love Lucille Ball
It was on August 6 that Lucille Ball was born in 1911. Lucy is most famous for her 1950s television sitcom, I Love Lucy.
Marlee Matlin - Oscar-Winning Deaf Actress
Born on August 24, 1965, Marlee Matlin is admirable for the great accomplishments she has made in the hearing and non-hearing worlds. She is a successful actress and strong advocate for the hearing-impaired.
Princess Grace Dies in a Car Crash
On September 14, 1982, Grace Kelly, American actress and Princess of Monaco, was pronounced dead one day after being rescued from a car crash with her daughter Stephanie. Witnesses observed the car swagger before diving off a winding mountain road.
RuPaul - Drag Queen and More
When RuPaul was born on November 17, 1960, his mom declared that he would be a star because of his unusual name. Little did she know that he would become famous for his transgender life as well as his historical accomplishment of becoming the first drag queen supermodel.
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