Category Archives: Mini Tributes

Mini Tribute: Billy Gray

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Born March 17, 1904 Billy Gray (and not the one you’re thinking of!) Most of us are very familiar with Billy Gray, the actor who starred as ‘Bud’ in Father Knows Best — but that’s not who we are celebrating … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Child Star Bobby Driscoll

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

Born March 3, 1937, Child Actor Bobby Driscoll! In his 22-year career (1943-1965), Bobby Driscoll appeared in over 50 films and television shows, but is probably best known for his Disney roles as Johnny in Song of the South (1946), Jim Hawkins … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Boris Karloff

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Born November 23, 1887 Horror Icon Boris Karloff Boris Karloff appeared in over 200 film and television roles, silent and sound, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, Tower of London, The Body Snatcher, The Black Cat — and of course The Grinch! Boris … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Daws Butler and His Many Voices

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Born November 16, 1916 Voice Actor Daws Butler! Daws Butler has over 300 voice acting credits to his name. He voiced the Turtle/Penguin in the Disney film, Mary Poppins — as well as some of the most beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoons, plus a few cereal commercials as … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Porter Hall

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 19, 1888 Character Actor Porter Hall! Character actor Porter Hall appeared in over 75 film and television episodes over the course of his 20+ year film career, playing his share of villains and pompous men…including the nervous, ill-tempered … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Hal B. Wallis at Work

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

Born September 14, 1898 (or 1899?) Producer Hal B. Wallis One of Hollywood’s most respected and honored producers, Hal B. Wallis started his entertainment career as a theater manager for a Warners-owned theater in LA. In 1923, after catching the … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Child Actor Ted Donaldson

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born August 20, 1933, Child Actor Ted Donaldson! Child actor Ted Donaldson made his screen debut in 1944, at age 11, opposite Cary Grant in the wonderful fantasy film, Once Upon a Time, about a boy, his dancing caterpillar … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Delmer Daves at Work

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born July 24, 1904 Director Delmer Daves! Delmer Daves was a successful screenwriter in Hollywood, having co-penned Dames, The Petrified Forest, Love Affair and You Were Never Lovelier (among others), before making his directorial debut in 1943 with Destination Tokyo, for … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: James Whale at Work

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born July 22, 1889 Director James Whale! James Whale directed over 20 feature films from 1930 through 1941, most notably three iconic horror classics: Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933) and The Bride of Frankenstein (1935). He also directed the … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Verna Felton

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

  Born July 20, 1890 Verna Felton! Verna Felton was a veteran character actress on stage, radio, film and TV! On the big screen, Felton is probably best remembered for her voiceover work on some of Walt Disney’s most beloved … Continue reading →

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