Category Archives: Mini Tributes

Mini Tribute: Edgar Bergen

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 16, 1903 Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen! Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen appeared in over 40 film and TV roles including You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man and I Remember Mama – and of course he is most famously remembered as the … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Ida Lupino

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 4, 1918 Ida Lupino! Ida Lupino appeared in over 100 roles including They Drive by Night, The Sea Wolf, High Sierra, The Hard Way, Road House, On Dangerous Ground and Escape Me Never. In 1949 Lupino stepped behind … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Walter Catlett

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 4, 1889 Character Actor Walter Catlett! Character Actor Walter Catlett appeared in over 150 roles including Bringing Up Baby (the constable that locks everyone up in jail), Yankee Doodle Dandy (the distracted stage manager), Mr Deeds Goes to … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor John Fiedler

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 3, 1925 Character Actor John Fiedler! Character Actor John Fiedler appeared in over 185 film, TV and voice roles — most notably in 12 Angry Men (Feature Film Debut as Juror #2), The Odd Couple (as Vinnie), True … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Victor Buono

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 3, 1938 Character Actor Victor Buono! Character Actor Victor Buono appeared in over 95 film and TV roles — most notably in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (Supporting Actor Nominee), Robin and the 7 Hoods, Hush Hush … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor S. Z. “Cuddles” Sakall

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 2, 1883 Character Actor S. Z. “Cuddles” Sakall! Character Actor S. Z. “Cuddles” Sakall appeared in over 100 films. He started his career in Hungarian and German silent films and early talkies, but is probably best remembered for … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Todd Karns

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born January 15, 1921 Actor Todd Karns! Todd Karns appeared in over 35 film and TV roles — most famously as Harry Bailey (Jimmy Stewart‘s brother) in It’s a Wonderful Life.  Todd Karns also just happens to be the son … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Gwen Verdon

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born January 13, 1925 Stage and Screen Actress Gwen Verdon! From leg braces to Broadway star (talk about inspirational!) – Gwen Verdon’s mom enrolled her in dance classes as a child to help strengthen her legs due childhood rickets. “Whatever … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Voice Actor Jack Mercer

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born January 13, 1910 Voice Actor Jack Mercer! Jack Mercer began his career as an ‘inbetweener’ (apprentice animator) at Fleischer Studios. Soon afterwards he was ‘discovered’ by Fleischer, and most famously became the voice of Popeye the Sailor and Felix … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Character Actress Sara Berner

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born January 12, 1912 Character and Voice Actress Sara Berner! Sara Berner’s adorable voice could be heard in over 85 shorts and films — including Road to Morocco (as Mabel the Lady Camel) and Anchors Aweigh (as Jerry Mouse) (both … Continue reading →

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