Peggy Lipton
Born: August 30, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA
I ran into Neil Patrick Harris recently. We were in something called Purple People Eater (1988). He was maybe 10, but he still remembered it as the worst experience of his life!
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Happy Birthday: Elden Henson
Elden Henson
Born: August 30, 1977 in Rockville, Maryland, USA
Married to:
Kira Sternbach (2014 – present) (1 child)
Happy Birthday: Johanna Braddy
Johanna Braddy
Born: August 30, 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
I’m really low maintenance for a girl. I pretty much shower, attempt to fix my hair, throw on some mineral make up, and go.
I make a sincere effort to do some form of exercise every day, except for Sunday. That’s church and hang out day.
Happy Birthday: William Friedkin
William Friedkin
Born: August 29, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
The French Connection (1971) was really made in the editing room. One of the easiest sequences to do was the chase scene. It was relatively easy to do because everything was worked out minutely, carefully planned and checked in advance. Of course, there were some human errors and we did wreck a couple of cars before we were through.
| The Boys in the Band 1970 dir. Friedkin Starring Kenneth Nelson Frederick Combs |
 The French Connection1971 dir. Friedkin Starring Gene Hackman Roy Scheider |
| The Exorcist 1973 dir. Friedkin Cast Ellen Burstyn Max von Sydow |
 Sorcerer1977 dir. Friedkin starring Roy Scheider Bruno Cremer |
 Bug2007 dir. Friedkin Starring Zach Braff Ashley Judd Michael Shannon |
 KILLER JOE 2012 dir. William Friedkin Stars: Matthew McConaughey Emile Hirsch |
 BUG2006 dir. William Friedkin Stars: Ashley Judd Michael Shannon |
 ARBITRAGE 2012 dir. Nicholas Jarecki Stars: Richard Gere Susan Sarandon |
Happy Birthday: Joel Schumacher
Joel Schumacher
Born: August 29, 1939 in New York City, New York, USA
“Val did me two great favors. When I wanted him to be Batman, he said yes. Then he created a situation which allowed me not to have him play Batman again. They were both happy, happy instances, for which I will always be grateful.” — Premiere magazine (April 1997), in an article on Val Kilmer.
 The Lost Boys1987 dir. Schumacher Starring Jason Patric |
 Flatliners1990 dir. Schumacher starring Kiefer Sutherland Kevin Bacon Julia Roberts |
 Falling Down1993 dir. Schumacher Starring Michael Douglas Robert Duvall |
 Batman Forever1995 dir. Schumacher Starring Val Kilmer Jim Carrey |
 HOUSE of CARDS season 12013 Best of the NETFLIX show |
 TRESPASS dir. Joel Schumacher Stars: Nicolas Cage Nicole Kidman |
 A Time to Kill1996 dir. Schumacher starring Matthew McConaughey Sandra Bullock< |
 Batman & Robin1997 dir. Schumacher Starring Clooney Uma Thurman Arnold Schwarzenegger |
 8MM1999 dir. Joel Schumacher Starring Nicolas Cage Joaquin Phoenix James Gandolfini |
 VERONICA GUERIN2003 dir. Joel Schumacher Stars: Colin Farrell Cate Blanchett |
Happy Birthday: Richard Attenborough (1923–2014)
Richard Attenborough (1923–2014)
Born: August 29, 1923 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Died: August 24, 2014 (age 90) in Denville Hall, Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England, UK
Married to: Sheila Sim (22 January 1945 – 24 August 2014) (his death) (3 children)
At my age the only problem is with remembering names. When I call everyone “darling”, it has damn all to do with passionately adoring them, but I know I’m safe calling them that. Although, of course, I adore them, too.
| GANDHI 1982 dir. Richard Attenborough Starring Ben Kingsley John Geilgud |
 Jurassic Park1993 dir. Spielberg Starring Jeff Goldblum Sam Neill Laura Dern |
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ELIZABETHHappy Birthday: Elliott Gould
Elliott Gould
Born: August 29, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
(2013, on working with the Ocean’s Eleven cast) It was great. George Clooney is a fabulous guy. He’s very generous, lots of fun, very intelligent. And he set the tone. Brad Pitt was a terrific guy, and I became friendly with Matt Damon and… well, everyone, really. But I really picked up on Casey Affleck during the film. I called him “Maestro.” He bit his nails lower than I ever bit mine… and I used to bite mine to the quick! Originally, Alan Arkin was going to be playing the part that Carl Reiner played, but then Alan had some sort of medical situation and couldn’t do it, so we got Carl. Bernie Mac was a great guy, and we miss him. It was great working with Steven Soderbergh and Jeffrey Kurland, who did the wardrobe. The choice of wardrobe, even the glasses, that was Jeffrey Kurland.
| CONTAGION dir. Steven Soderbergh Stars: Matt Damon Kate Winslet |
 American History X1998 dir. Tony Kaye Starring Norton Edward Furlong |
 MASH1970 dir. Robert Altman Starring Sutherland Elliot Gould |
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Happy Birthday: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Born: August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, USA
Died: June 25, 2009 (age 50) in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
I’m a visionary and a creative person. God blessed me with certain talents. I hate to use an analogy, but Walt Disney was creative but not good with business. His brother Roy handled the books. He loved creating family-oriented entertainment and so do I. I feel that was a gift and I have that gift also. I’m very honored to have been chosen.
| The Wiz 1978 dir. Lumet starring Diana Ross Jackson Richard Pryor |
 This is Itdir. Kenny Ortega Stars Jackson |
| WATCH THRILLER MUSIC VIDEOJACKSON GHOST? |
Happy Birthday: Emily Hampshire
Emily Hampshire
Born: August 29, 1981 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
She was awarded the Birks Canadian Diamond, together with Sarah Gadon, by Telefilm Canada and Birks Diamonds to “recognize the accomplishments of up-and-coming Canadian talent who allow our country to be celebrated on the international stage”.
| SNOW CAKE 2006 dir. Marc Evans Stars: Alan Rickman Sigourney Weaver |
Happy Birthday: Rebecca De Mornay
Rebecca De Mornay
Born: August 29, 1959 in Santa Rosa, California, USA
I feel a terrifically painful disturbance in the natural law of things between men and women that must be balanced in the next few thousand years. What has been done in the name of holding up masculine energy as God and feminine energy as subservient has really wiped out everything.
| THE SLUGGER’S WIFE 1985 dir. Hal Ashby Stars: Michael O’Keefe Rebecca De Mornay |
 Risky Business1983 dir. Paul Brickman Also Starring Rebecca DeMorney Joe Pantoliano |
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