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Paul Newman

American actor (1925–2008).

Born January 26th, 1925 in Shaker Heights.

Died September 26th, 2008 at 83 years old in Westport (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
activist, actor, director, entrepreneur, film actor, film director, film producer, film screenwriter, military officer, military personnel, producer, racing automobile driver, screenwriter, stage actor, television actor, voice actor, writer
Wikipedia

Barbara Billingsley, beloved actress best known for her iconic role as June Cleaver on the classic sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” passed away on October 16th, 2010 at the age of 94. Born in Los Angeles in 1915, Barbara worked in various films throughout the 50s and 60s, including Politics of Love, Not as a Stranger, and The Girl Most Likely. She received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the 1959 film A Crack in the Mirror, and appeared in guest spots on shows such as The Jack Benny Program, I Love Lucy, Gunsmoke, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. In 1957, Barbara auditioned for “Leave It to Beaver” and won the role of June Cleaver, with whom she is forever associated. The show was an instant success and ran for six seasons. After “Leave It to Beaver” ended its run, Barbara continued to pursue acting and landed roles in projects like Airplane!, What’s Up Doc?, and Matlock. Additionally, she was a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild. Barbara is remembered as an accomplished actress whose memorable performances will live on, delighting fans for many generations to come. She is survived by her son, Dixon, and her two grandchildren.

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