#1288 Alexander McQueen / Cally Beaton – 17 March 1969

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen, CBE (17 March 1969 – 11 February 2010) was a British fashion designer and couturier. He worked as chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001, and founded his own Alexander McQueen label in 1992. His achievements in fashion earned him four British Designer of the Year awards (1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003), as well as the CFDA’s International Designer of the Year award in 2003. Born Lee Alexander McQueen in Lewisham, London, England. (d. 2010)

Cally Beaton

Cally Beaton (born 17 March 1969) is a British stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer and former TV executive. Beaton worked at MTV and Carlton TV and as a senior vice president at Viacom. While working at Comedy Central in 2015 she began performing as a stand-up comedian. Born Caroline Beaton.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_McQueen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cally_Beaton

#1287 Brian Conley / Maggie Wheeler – 07 August 1961

Brian Conley

Brian Conley (born 7 August 1961) is an English comedian, television presenter, singer and actor. At the peak of his television career, he was the highest-paid male television personality in the UK. Born Brian Paul Conley in Paddington, London.

Maggie Wheeler

Maggie Wheeler (born August 7, 1961) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Janice on the sitcom Friends, she was a recurring character on Everybody Loves Raymond as Linda and Anita Warrell on the sitcom Ellen. Born Margaret Emily Wheeler in Manhattan, New York.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Conley
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie_Wheeler

#1286 Carroll O’Connor / James Baldwin – 02 August 1924

Carroll O’Connor

Carroll O’Connor (August 2, 1924 – June 21, 2001) was an American actor, producer and director whose television career spanned four decades. He found fame as the bigoted working man Archie Bunker, the main character in the 1970s CBS television sitcoms All in the Family. Born John Carroll O’Connor in Manhattan, New York. (d. 2001)

James Baldwin

James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist. His essays explore intricacies of racial, sexual, and class distinctions in the Western society of the United States. Born James Arthur Baldwin in New York City, New York. (d. 1987)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carroll_O’Connor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baldwin

#1285 Frances de la Tour / Jimmy Cliff – 30 July 1944

Frances de la Tour

Frances de la Tour (born 30 July 1944) is an English actress, known for her role as Miss Ruth Jones in the television sitcom Rising Damp from 1974 until 1978. She is a Tony Award winner and three-time Olivier Award winner. She played Mrs. Lintott in the play The History Boys in London and on Broadway, winning the 2006 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She reprised the role in the 2006 film. Her other film roles include Madame Olympe Maxime in Harry Potter films. Other television roles include Emma Porlock in the Dennis Potter serial Cold Lazarus (1996), Violet Crosby in the ITV sitcom Vicious (2013-) and Ms Baron in the BBC sitcom Big School (2013-2014). Born in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England.

Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff, OM (born 30 July 1944) is a Jamaican ska and reggae musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor. Cliff is best known for songs such as “Wonderful World, Beautiful People”, “Many Rivers to Cross”, “You Can Get It If You Really Want”, and his covers of Cat Stevens’s “Wild World” and Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now”. Born James Chambers in Somerton District, St James, Jamaica.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_de_la_Tour
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Cliff

#1284 Rhys Ifans / Lauren Booth – 22 July 1967

Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans (born 22 July 1967) is a Welsh actor and musician. He is known for his portrayal of characters such as Spike in Notting Hill and Jed Parry in Enduring Love. Born Rhys Owain Evans in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Lauren Booth

Lauren Booth (born 22 July 1967) is an English broadcaster, journalist and pro-Palestinian activist. Lauren Booth is a half-sister of Cherie Blair (wife of the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair). Born Sarah Jane Booth in Islington, London.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Ifans
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Booth

#1283 Amanda Lamb / David Lammy – 19 July 1972

Amanda Lamb

Amanda Lamb (born 19 July 1972 in Portsmouth, Hampshire) is an English television presenter and former model. In 1994, she took over the role of the “Scottish Widow” in a long-running series of advertisements for the investment company. She is the main presenter of the Channel 4 show A Place in the Sun. Born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.

David Lammy

David Lammy PC FRSA (born 19 July 1972) is a British Labour Party politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Tottenham since 2000, and has served as Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor in Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet since 2020. Born David Lindon Lammy in Holloway, London, England.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Lamb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lammy

#1282 Jack Diamond / John Gilbert – 10 July 1897

Jack Diamond

Legs Diamond (July 10, 1897 – December 18, 1931), also known as Gentleman Jack, was an Irish American gangster in Philadelphia and New York City during the Prohibition era. Born John Moran in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (d. 1931)

John Gilbert

John Gilbert (July 10, 1897 – January 9, 1936) was an American actor, screenwriter and director. He rose to fame during the silent film era and became a popular leading man known as “The Great Lover.” At the height of his career, Gilbert rivaled Rudolph Valentino, another silent film era leading man, as a box office draw. Born John Cecil Pringle in Logan, Utah. (d. 1936)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Diamond_(gangster)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gilbert_(actor)

#1281 Tammy Wynette / Dilys Watling – 05 May 1942

Tammy Wynette

Tammy Wynette (May 5, 1942 – April 6, 1998), was an American country music singer-songwriter and one of country music’s best-known artists and biggest-selling female singers. Wynette was called the “First Lady of Country Music”, and her best-known song, “Stand by Your Man”, is one of the best-selling hit singles by a woman in the history of country music. Born Virginia Wynette Pugh in Tremont, Mississippi. (d. 1998)

Dilys Watling

Dilys Watling (5 May 1942 – 10 August 2021) was an English actress, best known for appearing on British television (Coronation Street, The Benny Hill Show and The Two Ronnies). Watling was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her Broadway debut in the short-lived Georgy in 1970. Born Dilys Rhys-Jones in Fulmer Chase, Buckinghamshire, England. (d. 2021)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tammy_Wynette
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilys_Watling

#1280 Matthew Corbett / Dianne Wiest – 28 March 1948

Matthew Corbett

Matthew Corbett (born 28 March 1948) is an English television personality, writer and puppeteer, best known for presenting The Sooty Show and later Sooty and Co. He is the son of Sooty’s creator, Harry Corbett. He took over Sooty from his father in 1976, and retired in 1998. Born Peter Graham Corbett in Guiseley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest (born March 28, 1948) is an American actress. She has twice won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for the Woody Allen films Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) and Bullets over Broadway (1994), and appeared in three other films by Allen; The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Radio Days (1987), and September (1987). She also received an Academy Award nomination for Parenthood (1989), and won a Golden Globe Award for Bullets over Broadway. Born Dianne Evelyn Wiest in Kansas City, Missouri.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Corbett
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianne_Wiest

#1279 Pauley Perrette / Mariah Carey – 27 March 1969

Pauley Perrette

Pauley Perrette (born March 27, 1969) is an American actress, best known for playing Abby Sciuto on the U.S. TV series NCIS. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer and songwriter. She rose to superstardom in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which peaked atop the Billboard 200 for 11 consecutive weeks. Carey became the first and only artist to have their first five singles reach number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Born in Huntington, New York.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauley_Perrette
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey

#1278 Charles Wheeler / Elizabeth Jane Howard – 26 March 1923

Charles Wheeler

Sir Charles Wheeler CMG (26 March 1923 – 4 July 2008) was a British journalist and broadcaster. Having joined the BBC in 1947, he became the corporation’s longest-serving foreign correspondent, remaining in the role until his death. Wheeler also had spells as presenter of several BBC current affairs television programmes including Newsnight and Panorama. Born Selwyn Charles Cornelius-Wheeler in Bremen, Germany. (d. 2008)

Elizabeth Jane Howard

Elizabeth Jane Howard, CBE, FRSL (26 March 1923 – 2 January 2014), was an English novelist. She had previously been an actress and a model. In 1951, she won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize for her first novel. She married Sir Peter Scott in 1942 and novelist Sir Kingsley Amis in 1965. Born in London. (d. 2014)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Wheeler_(journalist)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Jane_Howard

#1277 Leslie Parrish / David Nobbs – 13 March 1935

Leslie Parrish

Leslie Parrish (born March 13, 1935) is an American actress. She worked under her birth name, Marjorie Hellen, until she changed it in 1959. Her two most significant roles are as lithe Daisy Mae in Li’l Abner (1959) and as the doomed Jocelyn Jordan in The Manchurian Candidate (1962). Born Marjorie Hellen in Melrose, Massachusetts.

David Nobbs

David Nobbs (13 March 1935 – 9 August 2015) was an English comedy writer, best known for writing the 1970s series The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, adapted from his own novels. Nobbs also wrote the comedy/drama series A Bit of a Do (1989) and the Henry Pratt series of novels. Born David Gordon Nobbs in Petts Wood, London. (d. 2015)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Parrish
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Nobbs

#1276 Heather Thomas / Dave Myers – 08 September 1957

Heather Thomas

Heather Thomas (born September 8, 1957) is an American actress, screenwriter, author and political activist, who co-starred as Jody Banks on the TV series The Fall Guy. Born Heather Anne Thomas in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Dave Myers

Dave Myers (8 September 1957 – 28 February 2024) was an English television presenter, and one half of the Hairy Bikers, along with Si King. He also appeared on the BBC celebrity talent show Strictly Come Dancing. Together, Myers and King presented a number of television cookery series for the BBC. They also launched an online weight loss programme, ‘The Hairy Bikers Diet Club’. Born David James Myers in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England. (d. 2024)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_Thomas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Myers_(presenter)

#1275 Sir Norman Wisdom / Peter Butterworth – 04 February 1915

Sir Norman Wisdom

Sir Norman Wisdom, OBE (4 February 1915 – 4 October 2010) was an English actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter best known for a series of comedy films produced between 1953 and 1966 featuring his hapless onscreen character that was often called Norman Pitkin. He was awarded the 1953 BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles following the release of Trouble in Store, his first film in a lead role. Born Norman Joseph Wisdom in Marylebone, London, England. (d. 2010)

Peter Butterworth

Peter Butterworth (4 February 1915 – 17 January 1979) was an English actor and comedian best known for his appearances in the Carry On film series. He was also a regular on children’s television and radio. Butterworth was one of the vaulters covering for the escapers during the Wooden Horse escape from a German POW camp. Born Peter William Shorrocks Butterworth in Bramhall, Stockport, Cheshire. (d. 1979)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Norman_Wisdom
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Butterworth

1274 Keith Moon / Willy Russell – 23 August 1946

Keith Moon

Keith Moon (23 August 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English drummer who played with the English rock band the Who. He was noted for his unique style and his eccentric, often self-destructive behaviour. Born Keith John Moon in Wembley, London England. (d. 1978)

Willy Russell

Willy Russell (born 23 August 1946) is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best-known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out. Born William Russell in Whiston, Liverpool, England.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Moon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Russell

1273 Taylor Momsen / Stormzy – 26 July 1993

Taylor Momsen

Taylor Momsen (born July 26, 1993) is an American actress, musician and model who portrayed the character of Jenny Humphrey on the CW television series Gossip Girl and Cindy Lou Who in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Born Taylor Michel Momsen in St Louis Missouri.

Stormzy

Stormzy (born 26 July 1993) is a British rapper, singer and songwriter. Stormzy’s “Shut Up”, which was initially released as a freestyle on YouTube, went viral and peaked number eight on the UK Singles Chart. Stormzy won Best Grime Act at the 2014 and 2015 MOBO Awards. His debut album, Gang Signs & Prayer (2017), was the first grime album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart and won British Album of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards. Born Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr in Croydon, London, England.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Momsen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormzy

1272 Russ Abbot / Giancarlo Minardi – 18 September 1947

Russ Abbot

Russ Abbot (born 18 September 1947) is an English musician, comedian and actor. He first came to public notice during the 1970s as the singer and drummer with the British comedy showband Black Abbots. Russ Abbot’s Madhouse and The Russ Abbot Show showcased his talents as an all-round entertainer, attracting millions of viewers. Born Russell Allan Roberts in Chester, Cheshire.

Giancarlo Minardi

Giancarlo Minardi (born 18 September 1947) is the founder and former Managing Director of the now-defunct Minardi Formula One team. Born in Faenza (Ravenna), Italy.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Abbot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giancarlo_Minardi

#1271 Richard Thomas / Stellan Skarsgård – 13 June 1951

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas (born June 13, 1951) is an American actor. He is best known for his leading role as budding author John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama The Waltons, where he won one Emmy Award, and received nominations for another Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Born Richard Earl Thomas in Manhattan, New York City.

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård (born 13 June 1951) is a Swedish actor. He is known for his roles in The Hunt for Red October (1990), Good Will Hunting (1997), Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), Pirates of the Caribbean, Mamma Mia! (2008) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018). Born Stellan John Skarsgård in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Thomas_(actor)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellan_Skarsgård

#1270 Leslie Nielsen / Paul Bocuse / Ted Moult – 11 February 1926

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen, OC (11 February 1926 – 28 November 2010) was a Canadian actor, comedian, and producer. He appeared in more than 100 films and 150 television programs, portraying more than 220 characters. Although his notable performances in the films Forbidden Planet and The Poseidon Adventure gave him standing as a serious actor, Nielsen later gained enduring recognition for his deadpan comedy roles during the 1980s, after being cast against type for the comedy film Airplane!. Born Leslie William Nielsen in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. (d. 2010)

Paul Bocuse

Paul Bocuse (11 February 1926 – 20 January 2018) was a French chef based in Lyon who was known for the high quality of his restaurants and his innovative approaches to cuisine. Born in Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, France. (d. 2018)

Ted Moult

Ted Moult (11 February 1926 – 3 September 1986) was a British farmer at Scaddows Farm near Ticknall, Derbyshire, who became a radio and television personality. Born Edward Walker Moult in Derby, England. (d. 1986)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Nielsen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bocuse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Moult

#1269 Virginia E. Johnson / Kim Stanley – 11 February 1925

Virginia E. Johnson

Virginia E. Johnson (February 11, 1925 – July 24, 2013) was an American sexologist, best known as a member of the Masters and Johnson sexuality research team. Along with William H. Masters, she pioneered research into the nature of human sexual response and the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions and disorders from 1957 until the 1990s. Born Mary Virginia Eshelman in Springfield, Missouri. (d. 2013)

Kim Stanley

Kim Stanley (February 11, 1925 – August 20, 2001) was an American actress, primarily in television and theatre, but with occasional film performances. She was the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and starred in Séance on a Wet Afternoon (1964), for which she won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Born Patricia Reid in Tularosa, New Mexico. (d. 2001)

Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_E._Johnson
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Stanley