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  1. Started by COP11,

    Miriam Edez Adelaida Leventon was born on May 22, 1879 in Yalta, Crimea (which is now Ukraine). She was a Russian/American stage and film actress. By 1903 she was a big star in Moscow and in St. Petersburg. In 1905 she moved to New York City and opened up a Russian language theater in the Lower East Side. Alla made her Broadway debut in 1906 and became a popular stage actress. "War Brides" was her first movie in 1915. Later on in her life she developed breast cancer and survived. She passed away in Los Angeles of coronary thrombosis on July 13, 1945.

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  2. Started by JDC7,

    From Rotten Tomatoes: Senta Berger (born May 13, 1941) is an Austrian actress and producer, born in Vienna. Berger's parents were not rich, but they tried everything to meet the desires of their daughter. Her father was a musician. Senta first appeared on stage at the age of four, when her father accompanied her singing on the piano. At the age of five she started ballet lessons, but her dream of a career as a dancer was destroyed when her teacher did not like the physical changes in Senta during puberty. Berger then took private acting lessons. In 1957, she won her first small role in a film. She applied for the Max Reinhardt Seminar, a famous acting school in Vienn…

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    Date of Birth: 16 February 1982

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    Laura Leighton (born July 24, 1968) is an American actress. She is best-known for the role of Sydney Andrews, introduced in the 1990s television series Melrose Place. She reprised the role in the 2009 series of the same name. In the early 1990s, she took her first major acting role as Sydney Andrews in the prime time series Melrose Place (1992-99). The part was originally intended for only two episodes in season 1, but was developed into a full-time role for the subsequent seasons 2 to 5 (1993-97). During breaks on filming of Melrose Place, Leighton starred in television films, including In the Name of Love: A Texas Tragedy as Laurette Wilder, a woman from the wrong sid…

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    Born Nonna or Anita Dooley in NYC in March or April of 1895-1897. Her exact birthdate and her birthname have been disputed over the years. She was a stage and screen actress. She made her debut in 1920 and retired from films in 1929. She then traveled to Europe and came back to NYC where she filed bankruptcy. She then went back to the stage. She made a few appearances on television and coached Carol Channing on how to vamp for her musical "Vamp". Nita died of a heart attack on Feb. 17, 1961 in her native NYC.

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    Born Sept. 4, 1888 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a stage and silent screen actress. Louise made her debut in 1907 and retired in 1921 after making over 100 films. She made her final screen appearance in 1925 opposite Lionel Barrymore in the movie "Fifty Fifty". After that she spent over 3 years starring on the vaudeville circuit. Later she opened up her own theater in Los Angeles. She passed away in L.A. of pneumonia on Nov. 25, 1970.

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    Valeska Suratt was born on June 28, 1882 in Owensville, Indiana. She was an American stage and silent film actress. She was one of four women in show business during the first 20 years of the 20th century who had complete control of her visual presentation and representation. She was known as a fashion empress and as "The Vampire Woman". Unfortunately none of her films are left for us to watch now. She passed away on July 2, 1962 in a nursing home in Washington, D.C.

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    Born Barbara Apolonia Chalupie on Jan. 3, 1897. Born in Lipno, Poland then moved to Warsaw where she became a popular stage actress. She moved to the states in 1922 where she became popular but only for a short time. When "talkies" started she no longer had appeal to audiences due to her thick polish accent. She traveled to Europe and made more films there but came back to the states and became a citizen. She died on Aug. 1, 1987 in San Antonio, TX of pneumonia. She was also suffering from a brain tumor at that time.

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    Another great from the silver screen for you to enjoy. The Scottish television, stage and film actress Deborah Jane Kerr-Trimmer CBE popular by the name Deborah Kerr was born on the 30th September 1921 in Glasgow, Scotland. Kerr was the only daughter and eldest child of Kathleen Rose & Capt. Arthur Charles Kerr-Trimmer who was a veteran pilot of the First World War and later worked as a civil engineer and naval architect. Deborah Kerr had a younger journalist brother Edward who died in a 2004 road accident. In 1938, Kerr as a ballet dancer first appeared at Sadler's Wells and soon jumped to the next step on the performance ladder, acting. In 1940, Kerr appeared in …

  10. Started by Nefertiti,

    Claire Keim (born July 8, 1975) is a French actress and singer. Keim was born in Senlis, Oise to an architect and a dentist. She had a relationship with an actor Frédéric Diefenthal. She is married to French footballer Bixente Lizarazu and lives in Ciboure. She gave birth to their daughter in August 2008. Filmography: * Au petit Marguery (1995) as Mylène * Belle verte, La (film) (1996) as Sonia * J'irai au paradis car l'enfer est ici (1997) as Claire * Barracuda (1997) as Margot * Marriages (1998) as Catherine * The Girl (2000) as The Girl * The King is Dancing (2000) as Julie * Roman and Lulu (2000) as Lulu * Ripper (2001) …

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  11. Started by 68wolff,

    Birth name: Margaret Yvonne Middleton Date of birth: September 1, 1922 Place of birth: Vancouver, British Columbia Most will remember her as Lily Munster in the T.V. show "The Munsters" Mini Biography Yvonne De Carlo was born Peggy Yvonne Middleton on September 1, 1922, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (while some sources have her first name as Margaret, most agree it is Peggy). She was three when her father abandoned the family. Her mother turned to waitressing in a restaurant to make ends meet--a rough beginning for an actress who would, one day, be one of Hollywood's elite. Yvonne's mother wanted her to be in the entertainment field and enrolled her in a loc…

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    Jenna Fischer ( born March 7th 1974 ) is an American actress best known for her work in the TV sitcom The Office. She has also appeared in a number of fiims.

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    Angie Dickinson (born September 30, 1931) is a Golden Globe-winning American actress who has appeared in more than 50 films and starred on television as Sergeant Leann "Pepper" Anderson in the successful 1970s crime series Police Woman.Angie Dickinson (born September 30, 1931) is a Golden Globe-winning American actress who has appeared in more than 50 films and starred on television as Sergeant Leann "Pepper" Anderson in the successful 1970s crime series Police Woman.Angie Dickinson (born September 30, 1931) is a Golden Globe-winning American actress who has appeared in more than 50 films and starred on television as Sergeant Leann "Pepper" Anderson in the successful 1970…

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    Early life MacGraw was born in Pound Ridge, Westchester County, New York, the daughter of commercial artists.[2] MacGraw has described her father as "violent."[3] MacGraw's maternal grandfather, Maurice Klein, was a Jewish immigrant from Budapest, Hungary.[4] She has one brother, Dick, an artist.[5] [edit] Career An alumna of Rosemary Hall (now Choate Rosemary Hall) and Wellesley College (class of 1960)[6], she began working in 1960 as a photographic assistant at Harper's Bazaar, as an assistant to the legendary fashion maven, Diana Vreeland, where she stayed for six years.[7] She also worked at Vogue, as a fashion model, and as a photographer's stylist. She has also w…

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  16. Started by brianwp,

    A new thread...and she deserves it... /monthly_03_2010/post-33782-0-1446428799-12518_thumb.jpg" data-fileid="4949034" alt="post-33782-0-1446428799-12518_thumb.jpg" data-ratio="165.37">

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    born: july 9 Filmography: 1. Alguien te Mira (2010)... Eva Zanetti 2. Edgar Floats (2010) (TV) (filming) .... Penny 3. Dead West (2010).... Gloria Valenzuela 4. Perro Amor (2010).... Miranda 5. Mas Sabe El Diablo El Primer Golpe (2010)... Rena Cardona/Beltran 6. "Gabriel" .... Eva / ... (10 episodes, 2008) - El Ultimo Amanecer (2008) TV episode .... Eva Leon - Lo que dejamos atras (2008) TV episode .... Eva - Estirpe de sangre (2008) TV episode .... Eva - ¿Amas la vida? (2008) TV episode .... Eva - Eva sin paraiso (2008) TV episode .... Eva (5 more) 7. "Mientras haya vida" ..…

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    Maria Alexandra Catherine Siachoque (born in January 21 1972) is a Colombian actress best known for her (mostly villain) roles in numerous Spanish-language telenovelas. The daughter of Felix Siachoque & Blanca Gaete. She is married to Argentine actor and director, Miguel Varoni. Siachoque has most recently appeared in Telemundo produced serials such as "Pecados Ajenos", "Tierra de Pasiones", "Te Voy a Enseñar a Querer", "La Venganza", "Amantes del Desierto" and in TV series "Decisiones". Siachoque is famous for always playing the role as villain, and has gained fame for her many antagonist roles in soap operas. After many years of playing villain roles she played pro…

  19. Started by pinankd,

    Birth Name Alice Sophia Eve Date of Birth 6 February 1982, London, England, UK Height 5' 5¼" (1.66 m) Trivia Daughter of Trevor Eve and Sharon Maughan. Older sister of Jack Eve and George Eve. Movies The First Avenger: Captain America (2011) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Peggy Carter ... aka "First Avenger: Captain America" - USA (informal title) Sex and the City 2 (2010) (post-production) She's Out of My League (2010) .... Molly Crossing Over (2009) .... Claire Sheperd The Amazing Trousers (2007) .... Colette Losing Gemma (2006) (TV) .... Esther Big Nothing (2006) .... Josie McBroom Starter for 10 (2006) .... Alice Harbinson "Agatha Christ…

  20. Started by brianwp,

    Remember the pink Power Ranger?... /monthly_03_2010/post-33782-0-1446100009-98088_thumb.jpg" data-fileid="4060924" alt="post-33782-0-1446100009-98088_thumb.jpg" data-ratio="148.09"> /monthly_03_2010/post-33782-0-1446100010-07396_thumb.jpg" data-fileid="4060927" alt="post-33782-0-1446100010-07396_thumb.jpg" data-ratio="204.78"> /monthly_03_2010/post-33782-0-1446100010-13984_thumb.jpg" data-fileid="4060932" alt="post-33782-0-1446100010-13984_thumb.jpg" data-ratio="154.93"> /monthly_03_2010/post-33782-0-1446100010-17947_thumb.jpg" data-fileid="4060934" alt="post-33782-0-1446100010-17947_thumb.jpg" data-ratio="108.17"> /monthly_03_2010/post-33782-0-…

  21. Started by COP11,

    Lucille Fay LeSueur was born on March 23, 1905 in San Antonio, TX. She passed on May 10, 1977 In New York City of a heart attack. She also has pancreatic cancer. In November of 1978 her daughter Christina wrote "Mommie Dearest". A book that changed the way we look at child abuse today. Many of Joan's peers, companions, and her other daughters Cathy and Cindy refused to support the book and said it was all a lie. But Bette Davis supported Christina's story.

  22. Started by Nefertiti,

    Maggie Cheung Man-yuk (born 20 September 1964) is a Chinese actress from Hong Kong. Raised in England, she has over 70 films to her credit since starting her career in 1983. She is the first Asian actress to win a prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Cheung is multilingual, having learned to speak English, Mandarin and French in the course of her career. Her native language is Cantonese. Born in Hong Kong, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk traces her family roots to Shanghai. In 1971, she entered Primary one of St. Paul's Convent School. Her merchant-class family emigrated from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom when she was eight. She spent part of her childhood and adolescence in the …

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    January 1, 1919 – July 5, 1948 Early life and family Landis was born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste in Fairchild, Wisconsin. Her mother was a Polish farmer's daughter. A Time magazine article published the month of her death identifies her father as a "drifting railroad mechanic"; according to a 2005 biography, the mother was married to Norwegian Alfred Ridste, who abandoned the family before Carole was born, and it was Charles Fenner, her mothers's second husband, who most likely was Carole's biological father. Carole was the youngest of five children, two of whom died in childhood. In January 1934, 15-year-old Landis married her 19-year-old neighbor, Irving Wheel…

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    Theodosia Burr Goodman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 29, 1885. Passed away from stomach cancer in Los Angeles on April 13, 1955. Unfortunately only 4 of her films remain, The Stain-1914, A Fool There Was-1915, East Lynne-1916, and The Unchastened Woman from 1925.

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    Mary Jane West was born on Aug. 17, 1893 in Bushwick, NY. She was an actress, playwright, screen writer and the ultimate sex symbol! Passed away on Nov. 22, 1980.

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