Born in 1916 as Issur Danielovitch, Kirk Douglas became a huge American film star from the industry’s Golden Age. Douglas became a leading man, staring in everything from westerns to war movies with more than 90 movies under his belt. He has many Academy Award nominations, an Oscar, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He is a classic film legend, world-renowned and critically acclaimed for the majority of his works.
Jerry Lewis was born in 1926 and became one of the most recognizable faces of American comedy. With his slapstick humor and impeccable delivery, he drew a lot of attention to the films, tv shows, and radio broadcasts he starred in. He was one half of the dynamic Martin and Lewis duo that rocked the stage in comedy clubs around the US. He went on to produce and direct movies in his older age.
With a resolute career as soon as she started, Angela Lansbury was sure to be a successful actress. She stared in Gaslight and The Picture of Dorian Gray when she signed with MGM in 1942, and she went on to win a Golden Globe Award alongside receiving two Oscar nominations. She became known as a gay icon thanks to her role in Mame, a broadway musical in 1966.
Known around the world as Pussy Galore, Honor Blackman is one of the most famous Bond Girls to ever grace the screen. She is an English actress, born in 1925, with a wealth of other leading roles throughout her entire film career. She was Cathy Gale in the Avengers, Julia Dagget in Shalako, and Hera in Jason and the Argonauts. With so much talent, she continues to act in smaller roles and perform in theatrical plays.
Though Monty Hall was only a stage name, Monte Halparin became famous because of it. He was born in 1921 and made his career as a producer, singer, and sportscaster, but he is famously known because of his amazing role on the popular television game show Let’s Make A Deal. He hosted the show for a number of years, and his talent is known far and wide.
