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May 3, 2021

May 3rd Birthdays

If you were born on May 3rd you share a celebrity birthday with these famous people:

Frankie Vallifrankie valli birthday, nee francesco stephen castelluccio, frankie valli 1985, american falsetto singer, 1960s vocal groups, the four seasons lead singer, 1960s hit songs, sherry, big girls dont cry, walk like a man, candy girl, stay, alone, dawn go away, ronnie, rag doll, save it for me, big man in town, bye bye baby  baby goodbye, lets hang on, dont think twice, working my way back to you, opus 17 dont you worry bout me, ive got you under my skin, tell it to the rain, cant take my eyes off of you, cmon marianne, i make a fool of myself, my eyes adored you, 1970s hit singles, grease, my eyes adored you, swearin to god, who loves you, our day will come, december 1963 oh what a night, actor, 1970s movies, sgt peppers lonely hearts club band, 1980s films, dirty laundry, 1990s movies, modern love, eternity, opposite corners, 2000s television series, the sopranos rusty millo, 2010s films, and so it goes, octogenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1934 is 87 (nee Francesco Stephen Castelluccio)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame American lead singer of The Four Seasons (Sherry; Big Girls Don’t Cry; Walk Like a Man; Rag Doll; My Eyes Adored You; Grease; Candy Girl; December, 1963 [Oh, What a Night]), and actor (The Sopranos), born May 3, 1934. (Frankie Avalon 1985 Photo: .MCA Records / Curb Records) 

christopher cross birthday, nee christopher charles geppert, christopher cross 1983, american singer, songwriter, grammy awards, 1980s hit singles, sailing, arthurs theme best that you can do, ride like the wind, all right, think of laura, never be the same, say youll be mine, academy awards, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, baby boomer birthdays, zoomer birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1951Christopher Cross is 70 (nee Christopher Charles Geppert)

Grammy & Academy Award-winning American singer-songwriter (Sailing; Arthur’s Theme [Best That You Can Do]; Ride Like the Wind; Think of Laura; All Right; Never Be the Same; Say You’ll Be Mine; No Time for Talk), born May 3, 1951. (Christopher Cross 1983 Solid Gold Photo: Lippin & Grant Inc.)

rod langway birthday, nee rodney cory langway, rod langway 1983, american professional hockey player, hockey hall of fame, retired pro hockey player, wha defenseman, birmingham bulls player, nhl defenseman, montreal canadiens, 1979 stanley cup champion, 1983 james norris memorial trophy 1984, san francisco spiders player coach 1995, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, baby boomer birthdays, zoomer birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1957Rod Langway is 64 (nee Rodney Cory Langway)

Hockey Hall of Fame American WHA and NHL defenseman (Birmingham Bulls; Montreal Canadiens; Washington Capitals), winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy (1983 & 1984), born May 3, 1957. (Rod Langway 1983 Photo: Howard L. Sachs / Consolidated News Pictures)

ron hextall birthday, nee ronald jeffrey hextall, ron hextall 1992, canadian professional hockey player, retired nhl goalie, nhl goaltender, philadelphia flyers goalie, quebec nordiques goaltender, new york islanders goalie, 1987 nhl all star team, 1987 vezina trophy, 1987 conn smythe trophy, los angeles kings general manager, 2012 la kings stanley cup, philadelphia flyers general manager, married diane ogibowski, grandson bryan hextall, son of bryan hextall jr., nephew of dennis hextall, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, baby boomer birthdays, zoomer birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1964Ron Hextall is 57 (nee Ronald Jeffrey Hextall)

Canadian NHL goaltender (Philadelphia Flyers; Quebec Nordiques; New York Islanders), 1987 Vezina Trophy & Conn Smythe Trophy winner, NHL Exec (Los Angeles Kings – 2012 Stanley Cup; Philadelphia Flyers), born May 3, 1964. (Ron Hextall 1992 Photo: Jim Tryon / Audrey)

bobby cannavale birthday, born may 13th, american actor, tv shows, third watch roberto caffey, boardwalk empire, will and grace, mr robot, movies, the station agent, danny collins, antmanBobby  Cannavale is 51 (nee Roberto Michael Cannavale)

American actor of TV (Third Watch; Will & Grace; Boardwalk Empire; Mr. Robot; Cold Case; Cupid; Nurse Jackie; Ally McBeal) and movies (The Station Agent; Danny Collins; Antman; The Night Listener; Motherless Brooklyn; The Irishman), born May 3, 1970. (Bobby Cannavale 2009 Photo: Drama League)

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Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their birthday on May 3rd!

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alex cord birthday, nee alexander viespi, alex cord 1966, american actor, retired actor, 1960s television series, naked city guest star, route 66 guest star, 1960s movies, synanon, stagecoach, the brotherhood, stiletto, 1970s films, action movies, the last grenade, the dead are alive, chosen survivors, inn of the damned, sidewinder 1, grayeagle, 1970s tv shows, police story guest star, web jack kiley, the love boat guest star, 1980s television shows, cassie and co mike holland, fantasy island guest star, airwolf michael coldsmith briggs iii archangel, murde she wrote guest star, 1980s movies, jungle warriors, jake and the fatman guest star, 1990s films, street asylum, a girl to kill for, joey takes a cab, roots of evill, cia code name alexa, the naked truth, 2000s movies, fire from below, married joanna pettet 1968, divorced joanna pettet 1989, friends robert fuller, octogenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1933Alex Cord (nee Alexander Viespi)

American actor of TV (Michael Coldsmith Briggs III on Airwolf; W.E.B.; Cassie & Co.; Route 66; Fantasy Island; Police Story) and movies (The Chapman Report; The Brotherhood; Stiletto; The Last Grenade; Grayeagle; Jungle Warriors; Synanon; A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die; Sidewinder 1) (born May 3, 1933 – died Aug. 9, 2021; age 88). (Alex Cord 1966 Stagecoach)

bing crosby birthday, nee harry lillis crosby jr, bing crosby 1943, american singer, 1920s crooner, 1920s hit songs, side by side, my blue heaven, ol man river, make believe, paul whiteman duets, mississippi mud, im a dreamer arent we all, great day, without a song, 1930s hit singles, you brought a new kind of love to me, it must be true, three little words, i surrender dear, one more time, out of nowhere, wrap your troubles in dreams, just one more chance, i found a million dollar baby, im thru with love, at your command, many happy returns of the day, stardust, dancing in the dark, i apologize, sweet and lovely, goodnight sweetheart, gems from george whites scandals, dinah, where the blue of the night meets the gold of the day, paradise, shine, lazy day, sweet georgia brown, love me tonight, please, waltzing in a dream, brother can you spare a dime, just an echo in the valley, i dont stand a ghost of a chance with you, youre getting to be a  habit with me, shadow waltz, learn to croon, my love, thanks, the day you came along, the last round up, home on the range, temptation, did you ever see a dream walking, little dutch mill, good night lovely little lady, love thy neighbor, may i, she reminds me of you, love in bloom, two cigarettes in the dark, the very thought of you, june in january, love is just around the corner, soon, its easy to remember, i wished on the moon, red sails in the sunset, silent night, the touch of your lips, robins and roses, im an old cowhand, empty saddles, south sea island magic, me and the moon, pennies from heaven, sweet leilani, blue hawaii, too marvelous for words, the moon got in my eyes, remember me, ive got a pocketful of dreams, small fry, alexanders ragtime band, mexicali rose, my reverie, you must have been a beautiful baby, whats new, im too romantic, the singing hills, tumbling tumbleweeds, 1940s song hits, sierra sue, trade winds, only forever, along the santa fe trail, new san antonio rose, dolores, you and i, deep in the heart of texas, white christmas, moonlight becomes you, sunday monday or always, san fernando valley, i love you, ill be seeing you, swinging on a star, is you is or is you aint my baby, amor, hot time in the town of berlin, dont fence me in, its been a long long time, i cant begin to tell you, symphony, now is the hour, far away places, galway bay, some enchanted evening, dear hearts and gentle people, actor, 1930s movies, king of jazz, reaching for the moon, confessions of a coed, the big broadcast, college humor, too much harmony, going hollywood, were not dressing, she loves me not, here is my heart, mississippi, two for tonight, the big broadcast of 1936, anything goes, rhythm on the range, pennies from heaven, waikiki wedding, double or nothing, doctor rhythm, sing you sinners, paris honeymoon, east side of heaven, the star maker, 1940s films, road to singapore, if i had my way, rhythm on the river, road to zanzibar, birth of the blues, holiday inn, road to morocco, star spangled rhythm, dixie, going my way, here come the waves, duffys tavern, road to utopia, the bells of st marys, blue skies, welcome stranger, road to rio, the emperor waltz, a connecticut yankee in king arthurs court, top of the morning, 1950s movies, riding high, mr music, here comes the groom, just for you, road to bali, little boy lost, white christmas, the country girl, anything goes, high society, man on fire, say one for me, 1960s films, high time, pepe, the road to hong kong, robin and the 7 hoods, stagecoach, 1960s television series, the bing crosby show bing collins, grammy awards, movie actor, academy awards, bob hope movies, grandfather of denise crosby, uncle of chris crosby, bob crosby brother, larry crosby brother, father of gary crosby, father of dennis crosby, married dixie lee 1930, inger stevens relationship, pat sheehan relationship, grace kelly relationship, married kathryn grant 1957, david bowie television special, david bowie duet, septuagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1903, died october 14 1977, celebrity deathsBing Crosby (nee Harry Lillis Crosby Jr.)

American Grammy & Academy Award-winning songwriter, singer (White Christmas; I’ll Be Seeing You; Dancing in the Dark), actor of radio, TV (The Bing Crosby Show), & films (Going My Way; The Bells of St. Mary’s; Just For You; High Society; Road to Bali) (born May 3, 1903 – died Oct. 14, 1977; age 74). Bing Crosby died of a heart attack. (Bing Crosby 1943 Photo: Billboard)  

pete seeger birthday, pete seeger 1961, american peace activist, communist, civil rights advocate, banjo player, musician, rock and roll hall of fame, blacklisted, grammy awards, folk music, singer, songwriter, the weavers, hit singles goodnight irene, where have all the flowers gone, if i had a hammer, turn turn turn, little boxes, nonagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1919, died january 27 2014, celebrity deathsPete Seeger (nee Peter Seeger)

Blacklisted American peace activist, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Award-winning folk singer-songwriter (Where Have All The Flowers Gone?; If I Had a Hammer; Turn! Turn! Turn!; Little Boxes) (born May 3, 1919 – died Jan. 27, 2014; age 94). Pete Seeger’s cause of death is unknown. (Pete Seeger 1967 Photo: James Kavallines / World Journal Tribune)

james brown birthday, nee james joseph brown, nickname the godfather of soul, james brown 1977, james brown younger, american soul singer, songwriter, rock and roll hall of fame, 1950s rock groups, the famous flames, 1950s hit songs, please please please, try me, 1960s hit singles, papas got a brand new bag, i got you i feel good, get up i feel like being a sex machine, say it loud im black and im proud, its a mans mans mans world, i got the feelin, licking stick licking stick, give it up or turnit a loose, mother popcorn youve got to have a mother for me, 1970s hit songs, super bad, hot pants, make it funky, get on the good foot, my thang, get up offa that thing, 1980s rock hit singles, living in america, im real, tammi terrell relationship, septuagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1933, died december 25 2006, celebrity deathsJames Brown (nee James Joseph Brown; “The Godfather of Soul”)

American Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter (Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag; I Got You [I Feel Good]; Get Up [I Feel Like Being a] Sex Machine; It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World) (born May 3, 1933 – died Dec. 25, 2006; age 73). James Brown died of pneumonia complications & heart failure. (James Brown 1977 Photo: Koen Suyk / Anefo, Nationaal Archief)

robert osborne birthday, nee robert jolin osborne, robert osborne 1962, american actor, 1980s movies, the man with bogarts face, 1950s television series, 1980s tv host, the osborne column, the movie channel host, turner classic movies host, 2000s tv shows, the essentials host, tcm guest programmer host, private screenings host, journalist, the hollywood reporter, author, academy awards illustrated, hollywood legends the life and films of humphrey bogart and greta garbo, academy awards oscar annual, 50 golden years of oscar, film historian, octogenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1932, died march 6 2017, celebrity deathsRobert Osborne

American film historian, actor, author (Academy Awards Illustrated), journalist (The Hollywood Reporter) and TV host for The Movie Channel and Turner Classic Movies (The Essentials; Private Screenings; The Osborne Column) (born May 3, 1932 – died Mar. 6, 2017; age 84). Robert Osborne died of natural causes. (Robert Osborne 1962 The Beverly Hillbillies) 

sugar ray robinson birthday, nee walker smith jr, sugar ray robinson 1947, african american professional boxer, international boxing hall of fame, 1940s world welterweight title 1950s, 1950s world middleweight title, 1951 st valentines day massacre boxing match, defeated jake la motta, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1921, died april 12 1989, celebrity deathsSugar Ray Robinson (nee Walker Smith Jr.)

American International Boxing Hall of Fame pro boxer, World Welterweight Champion (1946-1951), and World Middleweight Champion (1951-1952; 1956-1957; 1958-1960) who defeated Jake La Motta (born May 3, 1921 – died Apr. 12, 1989; age 67). Sugar Ray Robinson had diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer’s Disease before his death. (Sugar Ray Robinson 1947 Photo: ACME) 

mary astor birthday, nee lucile vasconcellos langhanke, mary astor 1936, american silent movie star, american actress, 1920s movies, beau brummell, john smith, the man who played god, the rapids, second fiddle, success, the bright shawl, puritan passions, the marriage maker, womaon proof, the fighting coward, the fighting adventurer, unguarded women, the price of a party, inez from hollywood, oh doctor, enticement, playing with souls, don q son of zorro, th epace that thrills, scarlet saint, high steppers, the wise guy, don juan, forever after, the sea tiger, the sunset derby, two arabian knights, rose of the golden west, the rough riders, no place to go, sailors wives, dressed to kill, 3 ring marriage, heart to heart, dry martini, romance of the underworld, new years eve, the woman from hell, the show of shows, 1930s films, runaway bride, ladies love brutes, holiday, the last, the royal bed, other mens women, behind office doors, the sin ship, white shoulders, smart woman, men of chance, the lost squadron, those we love, a successful calamity, red dust, the little giant, jennie gerhardt, the kennel murder case, the world changes, convention city, easy to love, upper world, return of the terror, the man with two faces, the case of the howling dog, i am a thief, red hot tires, straight from the heart, dinky, page miss glory, man of iron, the murder of dr harrigan, and so they were married, trapped by television, dodsworth, lady from nowhere, the prisoner of zenda, the hurricane, no tiome to marry, paradise for three, theres always a woman, woman against woman, listen darling, midnight, 1940s movies, turnabout, brigham young, the great lie, the maltese falcon, the palm beach story, across the pacific, young ideas, thousands cheer, meet me in st louis, blonde fever, claudia and david, fiesta, desert fury, cynthia, cass timberlane, act of violence, little women, any number can play, 1950s films, yesterday and today, a kiss before dying, the power and the prize, the devils hairpin, this happy feeling, a stranger in my arms, 1950s television series, matinee theatre guest star, climax guest star, lux video theatre guest star, studio one in hollywood guest star, alfred hitchcock presents guest star, the united states steel hour guest star, playhouse 90 guest star, 1960s movies, return to peyton place, youngblood hawke, hush hush sweet charlotte, 1960s tv shows, dr kildare guest star, academy award best supporting actress, mgm contract player, married kenneth hawks 1928, married manuel del campo 1936, divorced manuel del campo 1941, george kaufman affair, octogenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1906, died september 25 1987, celebrity deathsMary Astor (nee Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke)

American Academy Award-winning movie actress (Beau Brummel; The Maltese Falcon; The Great Lie; White Shoulders; Meet Me in St. Louis; Little Women; Return to Peyton Place; Youngblood Hawke; Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte; Act of Violence) (born May 3, 1906 – died Sept. 25, 1987; age 81). Mary Astor died of respiratory failure. (Mary Astor 1936 Trapped by Television)

beulah bondi birthday, beulah bondi 1957, american actress, emmy awards, 1930s movies, street scene, rain, the strangers return, christopher bean, two alone, registered nurse, finishing school, ready for love, the good fairy, bad boy, the invisible ray, the trail of the lonesome pine, the moons our home, the case against mrs ames, hearts divided, the gorgeous hussy, maid of salem, make way for tomorrow, the buccaneer, of human hearts, vivacious lady, the sisters, on borrowed time, the under pup, mr smith goes to washington, 1940s films, our town, the captain is a lady, penny serenade, the shepherd of the hills, one foot in heaven, tonight we raid calais, watch on the rhine, shes a soldier too, i love a soldier, our hearts were young and gay, the very thought of you, and now tomorrow, back to bataan, the southerner, breakfast in hollywood, sister kenny, its a wonderful life, high conquest, the sainted sisters, the snake pit, so dear to my heart, the life of riley, reign of terror, mr soft touch, 1950s movies, the baron of arizona, the furies, lone star, latin lovers, track of the cat, back from eternity, the unholy wife, the big fisherman, a summer place, 1950s television series, climax guest star, 1960s films, tammy tell me true, the wonderful world of the brothers grimm, tammy and the doctor, 1970s tv shows, the waltons aunt martha corinne walton, nonagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1889, died january 11 1981, celebrity deathsBeulah Bondi

Emmy Award-winning American actress of stage, TV (The Waltons) & movies (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington; It’s a Wonderful Life; Tammy Tell Me True; The Snake Pit; The Gorgeous Hussy; Of Human Hearts) (born May 3, 1889 – died Jan. 11, 1981; age 91). Beulah Bondi broke her ribs in a fall and died of pulmonary complications. (Beulah Bondi 1957 Zane Grey Theater)

jack la rue birthday, jack la rue 1950, american actor, born gaspere biondolillo, 1920s movies, the house of terror, follow the leader, 1930s films, while paris sleeps, the all american, virtue, man against woman, a farewell to arms, the woman accused, christopher strong, terror aboard, the story of temple drake, the girl in 419, gambling ship, headline shooter, to the last man, the kennel murder case, miss fanes baby is stolen, good dame, the fighting rookie, straight is the way, take the stand, no ransom, secret of the chateau, calling all cars, times square lady, men of the hour, the headline woman, under the pampas moon, the daring young man, after the dance, little big shot, special agent, his night out, waterfront lady, the spanish cape mystery, hot off the press, remember last night, strike me pink, the bridge of sighs, in paris awol, dancing pirate, it couldnt have happened but it did, born to fight, a tenderfoot goes west, ellis island, yellow cargo, go west young man, mind your own business, her husband lies, that i may live, captains courageous, dangerous holiday, trapped by gmen, arson gang busters, under the big top, valley of the giants, i demand payment, muder in the night, the amazing mr forrest, big town czar, 1940s movies, charlie chan in panama, forgotten girls, enemy agent, the sea hawk, fugitive from a prison camp, east of the river, footsteps in the dark, paper bullets, ringside maisie, gentleman from dixie, hard guy, swamp woman, a desperate chance for ellery queen, highways by night, x marks the spot, the pay off, american empire, you cant beat the law, a gentle gangster, the law rides again, the girl from monterrey, a scream in the dark, never a dull moment, pistol packin mama, the sultans daughter, the desert song, smart guy, follow the leader, machine gun mamma, leave it to t he irish, the last ride, dangerous passage, steppin in society, the spanish main, cornered, road to utopia, dakota, murder in the music hall, in old sacramento, santa fe uprising, my favorite brunette, bush pilot, robin hood of monterey, no orchids for miss blandish, 1950s films, for heavens sake, ride the man down, 1950s television series, lights out narrator, general electric theater guest star, 1960s movies, robin and the 7 hoods, for those who think young, the spy in the green hat, 1960s tv shows, the man from uncle federico feet stilletto, 1970s movies, paesano a voice in the night, won ton ton the dog who saved hollywood, octogenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1902, died january 11 1984, celebrity deathsJack La Rue (nee Gaspere Biondolillo)

American character actor and narrator of stage, TV (Lights Out) & movies (A Farewell to Arms; Robin and the 7 Hoods; For Heaven’s Sake; No Orchids for Miss Blandish; Dangerous Passage; Take the Stand; Virtue; Gambling Ship; To The Last Man) (born May 3, 1902 – died Jan. 11, 1984; age 81). Jack Larue died of a heart attack. (Jack La Rue 1950 For Heaven’s Sake Photo: 20th Century Fox)

walter slezak birthday, walter slezak 1948, austrian american actor, 1920s german silent movies, 1930s films, the gala performance, 1940s movies, once upon a honeymoon, this land is mine, the fallen sparrow, lifeboat, step lively, till we meet again, the princess and the pirate, salome where she danced, the spanish main, cornered, sinbad the sailor, born to kill, riffraff, the pirate, 1950s films, the inspector general, the yellow cab man, spy hunt, abbott and costello in the foreign legion, bedtime for bonzo, people will talk, confidentially connie, call me madam, white witch doctor, ten thousand bedrooms, the miracle, 1950s television series, suspense guest star, danger guest star, omnibus guest star, studio one in hollywood guest star, the united states steel hour guest star, 1960s movies, come september, the wonderful world of the brothers grimm, swingers paradise, emil and the detectives, 24 hours to kill, a very special favor, congress of love, dr coppelius, the caper of the golden bulls, 1960s tv shows, 77 sunset strip oskar pauker, batman the clock king, i spy, 1970s television shows, 1970s tv soap operas, one life to live laszlo braedeker, 1970s films, the juggler of notre dame, black beauty, treasure island, the mysterious house of dr c, father of erika slezak, octogenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1902, died april 21 1983, celebrity deathsWalter Slezak

Tony Award-winning Austrian-American actor of stage, radio, TV (One Life to Live; Suspense; 77 Sunset Strip; Danger; Batman), and movies (Lifeboat; Born to Kill; Treasure Island; The Pirate; Sinbad, the Sailor; Come September; Black Beauty; Riffraff) (born May 3, 1902 – died Apr. 21, 1983; age 80). Walter Slezak died after he shot himself. (Walter Slezak 1948 The Pirate Trailer: MGM)

ann b davis birthday, nee ann bradford davis, ann b davis 1973, american actress, 1950s television series, the bob cummings show charmaine schultz schultzy, 1960s movies, pepe, all hands on deck, lover come back, 1960s tv shows, 1960s sitcoms, the john forsythe show miss wilson, 1970s television shows, 1970s tv sitcoms, the brady bunch alice nelson, the brady bunch variety hour alice nelson, 1980s tv series, the brady brides alice nelson, 1990s television comedies, the bradys alice nelson, commercial spokesperson, shake n bake ads, swiffer celebirty spokeswoman, minute rice commercials, octogenarian birthdays, septuagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, generation x birthdays, baby boomer birthdays, zoomer birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1926, died june 1 2014, celebrity deathsAnn B. Davis (nee Ann Bradford Davis)

American Emmy Award-winning actress of TV (Schultzy on The Bob Cummings Show; Alice on The Brady Bunch; The Brady Bunch Variety Hour; The Brady Brides; The Bradys; The John Forsythe Show) and commercials (Shake ‘n Bake; Minute Rice; Ford; Swiffer) (born May 3, 1926 – died June 1, 2014; age 88). Ann B. Davis fell and of a subdural hematoma. (Ann B. Davis 1973 Photo)

dave dudley birthday, nee david darwin pedruska, dave dudley 1967, american singer, country music singer, 1960s country music hit singles, six days on the road, cowboy boots, last day in the mines, mad, truck drivin son of a gun, viet nam blues, lonelyville, long time gone, my kind of love, anything leaving town today, there aint no easy run, i kekep coming back for more, please let me prove my love for you, one more mile, george and the north woods, 1970s country music hit singles, the pool shark, day drinkin, tom t ahll duets, comin down, fly away again, if it feels good to it, youve gotta cry girl, me and ole cb,  septuagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1928, died december 22 2003, celebrity deathsDave Dudley (nee David Darwin Pedruska)

American country music singer (Six Days on the Road; Cowboy Boots; What We’re Fighting For; The Pool Shark; Last Day in The Mines; Fly Away Again; Comin’ down; Truck Drivin’ Son-of-a-Gun; Mad; There Ain’t No Easy Run; Viet Nam Blues) (born May 3, 1928 – died Dec. 22, 2003; age 75). Dave Dudley died of a heart attack. (Dave Dudley Photo: Mercury Records / Billboard)

george gaynes birthday, george gaynes 1964, nee george jongejans, finnish american actor, finland singer, voice actor, 1960s movies, joy house, the group, marooned, 1970s films, doctors wives, the boy who cried werewolf, slaughters big rip off, harry and walter go to new york, the way we were, nickelodeon, 1970s tv series, columbo guest star, 1970s soap operas, search for tomorrow sam reynolds, 1970s miniseries, the captains and the kings, rich man poor man book ii max vincent, washington behind closed doors brewster perry, 1980s soaps, general hospital frank smith, scruples john prince, 1980s tv shows, the days and nights of molly dodd, 1980s movies, altered states, im going to be famous, micki plus maude, police academy 2 their first assignment, police academy 3 back in training, the numbers game, police academy 4 cicizens on patrol, police academy 5 assignment miami beach, dead men dont wear plaid, tootsie, police academy movies, general hospital, 1990s television shows, the days and nights of molly dodd arthur feldman, hearts afire senator strobe smithers, chicago hope brook austin, 1990s films, police academy mission to moscow, vanya on 42nd street, the fantastic four, the crucible, wag the dog, , 2000s movies, just married nonagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1917, died february 15 2016, celebrity deathsGeorge Gaynes (nee George Jongejans)

Finnish-American actor of TV (Henry Warnimont on Punky Brewster; The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd; Hearts Afire; Search for Tomorrow; General Hospital; Quincy M.E.; Columbo) & movies (Marooned: Doctors’ Wives; The Way We Were; Tootsie, Police Academy films) (born May 3, 1917 – died Feb. 15, 2016; age 98). George Gaynes died of unknown causes. (George Gaynes 1964 Photo)

adele degarde birthday, born may 3rd, american actress, child film star, silent movies, jean and the waif, within the law, the christmas burglars, the golden louis, the child crusoes, two waifs and a strayAdele DeGarde (nee Adelaide De Gard; aka Adele De Garde)

American silent movie actress (Within the Law; The Christmas Burglars; The Golden Louis; The Lonely Villa; Two Waifs and a Stray; The Bottom of the Well; Jean and the Waif; The Child Crusoes; The Old Silver Watch; The Light That Failed; Lights of New York) (born May 3, 1899 – died Jan. 7, 1966; age 66). (Adele DeGarde 1912 Photo: The Motion Picture Story Magazine)

doug henning birthday, nee douglas james henning, doug henning 1976, canadian magician, illusionist, escape artist, 1980s movies, the magic show, broadway stage show, spellbound, merlin, television series, television specials, doug hennings world of magic, author, houdini his legend and his magic, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, baby boomer birthdays, zoomer birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1947, died february 7 2000, celebrity deaths, Doug Henning (nee Douglas James Henning)

Canadian escape artist, illusionist (Houdini’s water torture illusion), actor and magician of stage, (Spellbound; Merlin), TV (Doug Henning’s World of Magic series and specials / The Magic Show), author (Houdini: His Legend and His Magic), (born May 3, 1947 – died Feb. 7, 2000; age 52). Doug Henning had liver cancer when he died.  (Doug Henning 1976 Photo: NBC Television)

barry russo birthday, nee john russo, barry russo 1966, aka john duke russo, american character actor, 1950s movies, never steal anything small, 1960s films, pay or die, follow that dream, 1960s television series, lock up guest star, miami undercover guest star, the untouchables guest star, 77 sunset strip guest star, the futigive guest star, star trek guest star, mission impossible guest star, the fbi guest star, mannix guest star, 1970s movies, the man, the don is dead, 1970s tv shows, mannix guest star, hawaii five o guest star, married carol thurston 1954, divorced carol thurston 1959, septuagenarian birthdays, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1947, died december 13 2003, celebrity deaths,Barry Russo (nee John Russo; aka John Duke Russo)

American character actor of TV (The Young Marrieds; The F.B.I.; 77 Sunset Strip; Mission: Impossible;The Untouchables; Star Trek; The Fugitive; Hawaii Five-O; Mannix) and movies (Follow That Dream; Pay or Die!; The Don is Dead; Never Steal Anything Small) (born May 3, 1925 – died Dec. 13, 2003; age 78). Cause of death for Barry Russo is unknown. (Barry Russo 1966 12 O’Clock High)

jeanne bal birthday, jeanne bal 1960s, american actress, 1960s television series, mr novak miss jean pagano, love and marriage pat baker, perry mason guest star, bathelor father, i spy, star trek, mchales navy, the fugitive, wagon train, bonanza, thriller, shotgun slade, checkmate, route 66, senior citizen birthdays, 60 plus birthdays, 55 plus birthdays, 50 plus birthdays, over age 50 birthdays, age 50 and above birthdays, celebrity birthdays, famous people birthdays, may 3rd birthdays, born may 3 1928, died april 30 1996, celebrity deathsJeanne Bal

American actress of TV series (Miss Jean Pagano on Mr. Novak; Pat Baker on Love and Marriage; Perry Mason; Bachelor Father) and TV guest star (I Spy; Star Trek; McHale’s Navy; The Fugitive; Bonanza; Thriller; Shotgun Slade; Checkmate; Route 66) (born May 3, 1928 – died Apr. 30, 1996; age 67). Jeanne Bal died of breast cancer. (Jeanne Bal 1963-1964 Mr. Novak Photo: NBC)

aline macmahon birthday, born may 3rd, american actress, silent films, classic movies, dragon seed, kind lady, babbitt, mary janes pa, while the patient slept, ah wilderness, the eddie cantor story, i could go on singingAline MacMahon

American film actress (Dragon Seed; Kind Lady; Babbitt; While the Patient Slept; The Eddie Cantor Story; I Could Go On Singing; The Search; Ah Wilderness!; The Flame and the Arrow; Diamond Head; The Mighty McGurk;  The Young Doctors; Mary Jane’s Pa; Five Star Final) (born May 3, 1899 – died Oct. 12, 1991; age 92). (Aline MacMahon 1934 Photo: Picture Play)

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Anita Hamilton

50+ World editor & baby boomer writer Anita Hamilton has always been interested in the "real people" stories behind the characters that create and inhabit the world of music, books, movies, television shows, current events, history, etc. A lifelong love of research (ok, nosiness) and writing, combined with a loving and supportive family complete with 3 mini-dachshund minions, keeps her busy.

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