… of Ian McKellen. Gandalf and Sir Leigh Teabing is 67 today. McKellen has been nominated for two Oscars, one each for best actor and best supporting actor.
… of Frank Oz. The voice of Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Cookie Monster, Bert, Grover, Yoda and so many more, is 62 today.
… of Mike Myers. Austin Powers and Shrek is 43.
Miles Davis was born on this date in 1926. The web site for JAZZ A Film By Ken Burns has a brief introduction to Miles Davis.
Babe Ruth hit the 714th (and last) home run of his career on this date in 1935.
The remarkable thing about Ruth’s day 71 years ago is that he also hit his 712th and 713th career homeruns in the same game. A hat trick, not a bad way to go out.