Who Was Born Today – December 1 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on December 1 | ||
1761 | Madame Tussaud, Swiss-born modeller in wax who founded the world-famous exhibition on London’s Baker Street. | |
1847 | Julia Moore, poet. | |
1863 | Oliver Herford, American humorist and poet. | |
1886 | Rex Stout, writer, creator of detective character Nero Wolfe. | |
1913 | Mary Martin, American actress. | |
1925 | Martin Rodbell, Nobel Prize-winning biochemist. | |
1935 | Woody Allen [Allen Stewart Konigsberg], American actor, writer and director (Annie Hall). | |
1940 | Richard Pryor, influential comedian, actor, satirist. | |
1945 | Bette Midler, singer, songwriter, actress, producer; her awards include 3 Grammys, 4 Golden Globes, 3 Emmys and a special Tony for her contribution to Broadway (1974). | |
1949 | Pablo Escobar, Colombian drug lord whose Medellin Cartel killed thousands. | |
1958 | Candace Bushnell, author (Sex and the City, The Carrie Diaries). | |
1966 | Andrew Adamson, New Zealand film director, producer, screenwriter (Shrek; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe); he was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2006. |
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