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#1224 Pat Robertson / Stephen Sondheim / Lynden Pindling – 22 March 1930

Pat Robertson Pat Robertson (born March 22, 1930) is an American media mogul, executive chairman, politician, and former Southern Baptist minister who advocates a conservative Christian ideology. In late 1976, Robertson predicted that the end of the world was coming … Continue reading

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#1109 Iain Cuthbertson / Sorrell Booke – 04 January 1930

Iain Cuthbertson Iain Cuthbertson (4 January 1930 – 4 September 2009) was a Scottish character actor. At 6′ 4″, he was known for his tall imposing build and also his distinctive “gravelly” heavily accented voice. His most memorable television role … Continue reading

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#1080 Julian Critchley / Maximilian Schell – 08 December 1930

Julian Critchley Sir Julian Critchley (8 December 1930 – 9 September 2000) was a British journalist and Conservative Party politician. Born Julian Michael Gordon Critchley in Islington. (d. 2000) Maximilian Schell Maximilian Schell (8 December 1930 – 1 February 2014) … Continue reading

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#1056 Ed White / Michael Robbins / Shirley Crabtree / Elisabeth Frink – 14 November 1930

Ed White Ed White (Lt Col, USAF) (November 14, 1930 – January 27, 1967) was an engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, and NASA astronaut. On June 3, 1965, he became the first American to “walk” in space. White died along … Continue reading

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#1028 Bernie Ecclestone / Jack Hedley – 28 October 1930

Bernie Ecclestone Bernie Ecclestone (born 28 October 1930) is a British business magnate. He is the former chief executive of the Formula One Group, which manages Formula One and controls the commercial rights to the sport, and part-owns Delta Topco, … Continue reading

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#932 Windsor Davies / Ben Gazzara – 28 August 1930

Windsor Davies Windsor Davies (28 August 1930 – 17 January 2019) was a Welsh actor who performed in many films and television shows between 1964 and 2004. He is best known for playing the part of Battery Sergeant Major Williams … Continue reading

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#908 Don Ho / Bernard Manning – 13 August 1930

Don Ho Don Ho (August 13, 1930 – April 14, 2007) was a Hawaiian and traditional pop musician, singer and entertainer. Born Donald Tai Loy Ho in Honolulu, Hawaii. (d. 2007) Bernard Manning Bernard John Manning (13 August 1930 – … Continue reading

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#710 Ronald Fraser / Clive Exton – 11 April 1930

Ronald Fraser Ronald Fraser (11 April 1930 – 13 March 1997) was an English-born Scottish character actor, who appeared in numerous British plays, films and television shows from the 1950s to the 1990s. He was perhaps best known as Basil … Continue reading

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#675 Silvana Mangano / Jack Taylor – 21 April 1930

Silvana Mangano Silvana Mangano (21 April 1930 – 16 December 1989) was an Italian actress of English and Italian descent. A favorite star between the 1950s and 1970s, appearing in Anna , The Gold of Naples (L’oro di Napoli, Vittorio … Continue reading

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#672 Angus Lennie / Clive Revill – 18 April 1930

Angus Lennie Angus Lennie (18 April 1930 – 14 September 2014) was a Scottish film and theatre character actor, with a career spanning 50 years. He played the character of Flying Officer Archibald Ives in The Great Escape, and Shughie … Continue reading

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#386 Michael Collins / Eddie Braben – 31 October 1930

Michael Collins Michael Collins (born October 31, 1930) is a former American astronaut, test pilot and major general of the United States Air Force Reserves. Selected as part of the third group of fourteen astronauts in 1963, he flew into … Continue reading

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#273 Lionel Bart / Lawrence Eagleburger – 01 August 1930

Lionel Bart Lionel Bart (1 August 1930 – 3 April 1999) was a writer and composer of British pop music and musicals, best known for creating the book, music and lyrics for Oliver!. Born Lionel Begleiter in East London. (d. … Continue reading

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#177 Harvey Milk / Kenny Ball – 22 May 1930

Harvey Milk Harvey Milk (May 22, 1930 – November 27, 1978) was an American politician who became the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board … Continue reading

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#108 John Astin / Rolf Harris – 30 March 1930

John Astin John Astin (born March 30, 1930) is an American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series, as well as a television director and voice artist. He is best known for starring as Gomez Addams in … Continue reading

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