October 7th Birthdays
If you were born on October 7th, you share a birthday with these famous people:
Desmond Tutu is 89
Retired South African pioneering Anglican bishop (introduction of women priests), author (Crying in the Wilderness), social rights and anti-apartheid activist & mediator, and winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, born October 7, 1931. (Desmond Tutu 2004 Photo: Benny Gool)
Kevin Godley is 75
English rock drummer, singer & songwriter of 10cc (I’m Not in Love), Godley & Creme (Cry), and music video director (Eric Clapton – My Father’s Eyes; Huey Lewis and the News – Hip to Be Square), born October 7, 1945. (Kevin Godley 1974 10cc Photo: TopPop / Beeld En Geluid Wiki)
John Mellencamp is 69 (aka John Cougar Mellencamp)
American actor, painter, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter (Jack & Diane; Hurts So Good; R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.; Wild Night; Lonely Ol’ Night; Paper in Fire; Cherry Bomb; Small Town) born October 7, 1951. (John Cougar Mellencamp 1976 Photo: Mainman / .MCA Records)
Ludmilla Tourischeva is 68
International Gymnastics Hall of Fame Russian gymnast, 9-time Olympic medalist (1972 Munich all-around & team gold, 1968 Mexico City & 1972 Munich team gold), and senior born October 7, 1952. (Ludmilla Tourischeva 1972 Photo: Hans Peters / Dutch National Archives)
Mary Badham is 68
American retired child movie actress (Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird – then-youngest Best Actress Academy Award nominee; This Property is Condemned; Let’s Kill Uncle), and sister of director John Badham, born October 7, 1952. (Mary Badham 1962 To Kill a Mockingbird Trailer)
Christopher Norris is 67
American actress of TV (RN Gloria Brancusi on Trapper John, M.D.; Laura Asher on Santa Barbara; Penny Davis on The Doctors; Rebecca Nash on Guiding Light; Another World; The Love Boat; Hotel) and movies (Summer of ’42), born October 7, 1953. (Christopher Norris 1979 Trapper John, M.D. Photo: CBS)
Yo Yo Ma is 65
Grammy Award-winning French-American classical musician, former child prodigy cellist, recording and performing artist of orchestras, collaborations (James Taylor; Bobby McFerrin), and solo artist, born October 7, 1955. (Yo Yo Ma 2008 Photo: Martyna Borkowski / © Rubenstein)
Jayne Torvill is 63
World Figure Skating Hall of Fame British ice-dancing figure skater (with Christopher Dean), 1984 Sarajevo Olympics gold medalist (Boléro), 1994 Lillehammer Olympics bronze medal winner, and Dancing on Ice star, born October 7, 1957. (Jayne Torvill 2011 Photo: Rach)
Judy Landers is 62 (nee Judy Hamburg)
American actress of TV (Sara Joy Pitts on Madame’s Place; Love of Life; Vega$; B.J. and the Bear; The Love Boat; Night Court; L. A. Law; Fantasy Island) and movies (Armed and Dangerous; Club Fed; Ghost Writer; The Black Marble), born October 7, 1958. (Judy Landers 1979 The Jeffersons Photo: Photofest)
Simon Cowell is 61
English TV series creator, theme song composer, producer & host (American Idol; America’s Got Talent; X Factor; Britain’s Got Talent; American Inventor; Celebrity Duets; Cupid; Britain’s Got More Talent; The Xtra Factor; Pop Idol), born October 7, 1959. (Simon Cowell 2010 Photo: Norwood Charity)
Toni Braxton is 53
Grammy Award-winning American singer (You’re Makin’ Me High; Un-Break My Heart; He Wasn’t Man Enough, Breathe Again), producer & actress of movies & TV (Braxton Family Values; Dancing with the Stars), born October 7, 1967. (Toni Braxton 2013 Photo: Dan & Corina Lecca / The Heart Truth)
Thom Yorke is 52 (nee Thomas Edward Yorke)
English musician, singer & songwriter for Radiohead (Creep; Karma Police; No Surprises; Pyramid Song; Knives Out; There There; Go to Sleep; Burn the Witch; Nude; 2 + 2 =5), and activist, born October 7, 1968. (Thom Yorke 2011 Screenshot: Mambo King by Thom Yorke / Nudul Shapiro)
(Dog Playing in Autumn Leaves Photo: Tadeusz Lakota via Unsplash)
Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating their birthday on October 7th!
And remembering
June Allyson (nee Eleanor Geisman)
American actress of TV (The DuPont Show with June Allyson) & movies (The Glenn Miller Story, My Man Godfrey; Little Women; Executive Suite; Music for Millions; They Only Kill Their Masters; The Stratton Story) (born Oct. 7, 1917 – died July 8, 2006; age 88). June Allyson died of acute bronchitis and pulmonary respiratory failure. (June Allyson 1946 Till The Clouds Roll By)
Scottish-American espionage thriller novelist (The Venetian Affair; Assignment in Brittany; The Salzburg Connection; The Unconquerable; North From Rome; Decision at Delphi; Prelude to Terror; Ride a Pale Horse; Home is the Hunter; Cloak of Darkness) (born Oct. 7, 1907 – died Sept. 20, 1985; age 77). Helen MacInnes died a few weeks after a stroke. (Helen MacInnes 1969 Photo)
Al Martino (nee Jasper Cini)
American singer (I Love You Because; Here in My Heart; Spanish Eyes; Speak Softly Love; Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte) and movie actor (The Godfather; The Godfather Saga mini series; The Godfather: Part III) (born Oct. 7, 1927 – died Oct. 13, 2009; age 82). Al Martino died of a heart attack. (Al Martino 1952 Photo: Bruno of Hollywood)
Frank Boucher (nee François Xavier Boucher; “Raffles“)
Hockey Hall of Fame Canadian professional hockey player, NHL forward (Ottawa Senators 1921-1922; New York Rangers 1926-1938, 1928 & 1933 Stanley Cup Champs), 7-time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy, later New York Rangers coach & GM (born Oct. 7, 1901 – died Dec. 12, 1977; age 76). Frank Boucher died of cancer. (Frank Boucher 1954 Photo: AP Wirephoto)
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