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Melissa Gilbert: Child Star Shining Bright

Born on May 8, 1964, in Los Angeles, California to a Jewish family, Melissa Ellen Gilbert, also known as Missy, was adopted by actor, Paul Gilbert and his wife, Barbara. She has a brother and a sister, both of whom were also adopted. When she was eight years of age, her adoptive parents divorced and when she was eleven, Paul Gilbert died. She was a child star and one of five hundred young girls who auditioned for the part of Laurra Ingalls Wilder for the television series, “Little House on the Prairie.” Her screen test was the only one sent … Continue reading →

Ray Romano: Does Everyone Really Love Him?

Ray Romano was born on December 21, 1957, in Queens, New York, to Albert and Lucie Romano. He attended elementary and middle school in Forest Hills, New York, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs with Pia Zadora and David Caruso. He attended Hillcrest High School along with classmate, Fran Drescher of “Nanny” fame. In 1993, he appeared on her show as his Ray Barone character. Before breaking into show business, Ray had aspirations of becoming an accountant. He began his career appearing on “Comedy Central” and was originally cast in the role of a technician in a sitcom called “News … Continue reading →

Jerry Seinfeld: Stand Up For Stand-Up

Jerome Seinfeld was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 29, 1954. Parents Kalman, a commercial sign maker, and Betty moved the family, which included a daughter, Carolyn, to suburban Massapequa, Long Island, when he was very young. The apple did not fall very far from the tree, as his father was known to have a terrific sense of humor. He attended Oswego College in upstate New York, but transferred to Queens College in New York. While a student, his interest in stand-up comedy was born and he performed in several college productions. After graduation, in 1976, he went directly … Continue reading →

Patty Duke: Star Still Shining Bright

Anna Maria Duke was born on December 14, 1946 in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. Her father, John P. Duke, was Irish-American and her mother, Frances Mac Mahon, was Irish and German. Her father was an alcoholic and her mother who suffered from mental illness, was prone to violence. At the age of eight, Anna Maria was turned over to John and Ethel Ross who recognized her talent and promoted her as a child actress. But they were unscrupulous people who padded her resume with false credits and billed her as two years younger than she was. They were ultimately not … Continue reading →