Today's Famous Birthdays

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Jean Harlow
(born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937)

was an American actress. Known for her portrayal of "bad girl" characters, she was the leading
sex symbol of the early 1930s and one of the defining figures of the pre-Code era of American
cinema. Often nicknamed the "Blonde Bombshell" and the "Platinum Blonde", Harlow was popular
for her "Laughing Vamp" screen persona. Harlow was in the film industry for only nine years,
but she became one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, whose image in the public eye has
endured. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Harlow No. 22 on its greatest female
screen legends of classical Hollywood cinema list











James Montgomery Doohan
(/ˈduːən/; March 3, 1920 – July 20, 2005)

was a Canadian actor and author, best known for his role as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott
in the television and film series Star Trek. Doohan's characterization of the
Scottish Chief Engineer of the Starship Enterprise was one of the most recognizable
elements in the Star Trek franchise, and inspired many fans to pursue careers in
engineering and other technical fields. He also made contributions behind the scenes,
such as the initial development of the Klingon and Vulcan languages.










Barney Martin
(March 3, 1923 – March 21, 2005)

was an American actor, best known for playing Morty Seinfeld, father of Jerry, on the sitcom
Seinfeld (1991-1998). He also played supporting roles in Mel Brooks' The Producers (1967),
and the Dudley Moore comedy Arthur (1981). He also originated the role of
Amos Hart (Mr. Cellophane) in the 1976 Broadway production of Chicago.











Timothy James Kazurinsky
(born March 3, 1950)

is an American actor and screenwriter best known as a cast member and writer on
Saturday Night Live and for his role as Carl Sweetchuck in the Police Academy films.

On SNL, Kazurinsky played many recurring characters such as Dr. Jack Badofsky on
Weekend Update, Madge the Chimp's husband in "I Married A Monkey", and Mr. Landlord
opposite Eddie Murphy's "Mr. Robinson." His range of celebrity impersonations included
everyone from Mahatma Gandhi and Adolf Hitler to Ozzy Osbourne and Billie Jean King.
As part of the writing team, Kazurinsky received an Emmy nomination for
Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program.











David Anthony Faustino
(born March 3, 1974)

is an American actor and radio personality primarily known for his role as Bud Bundy on the
Fox sitcom Married... with Children. He has also voiced animated characters for Nickelodeon,
including Mako on The Legend of Korra and Helia on Nickelodeon's revival of Winx Club.










Jessica Claire Timberlake
(born March 3, 1982)

is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including a Young Artist Award,
and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.

Biel began her career as a vocalist appearing in musical productions until she was cast as
Mary Camden in the family drama series 7th Heaven (1996–2006),
in which she achieved recognition.










Alexander Graham Bell
(born Alexander Bell; March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922)

was a Scottish-born inventor, scientist and engineer who is credited with patenting the
first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company
(AT&T) in 1885.

Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution
and speech, and both his mother and wife were deaf; profoundly influencing Bell's life's
work. His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing
devices which eventually culminated in Bell being awarded the first U.S. patent for the
telephone, on March 7, 1876. Bell considered his invention an intrusion on his real work
as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study.










Terence Charles "Snowy" White
(born 3 March 1948, Barnstaple, Devon)

is an English guitarist, known for having played with Thin Lizzy (permanent member from
1980 to 1982) and with Pink Floyd (as a backing guitarist; he was first invited to tour
with the band through Europe and the United States in 1977, and during The Wall shows
in 1980), and more recently, for Roger Waters' band. He is also known for his 1983
solo offering "Bird of Paradise", which became a UK Singles Chart Top 10 hit single.











Herschel Junior Walker
(born March 3, 1962)

is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the
National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He was also the Republican nominee
in the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia.

Walker played college football at the University of Georgia, where he won the
Heisman Trophy as a junior. He spent the first three seasons of his professional
career with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL)
and was the league's MVP during its final season in 1985. After the USFL folded,
Walker joined the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, earning consecutive Pro Bowl and
second-team All-Pro honors from 1987 to 1988.












Jacqueline Joyner-Kersee
(born March 3, 1962)

is a retired American track and field athlete, ranked among the all-time greatest athletes
in the heptathlon as well as long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze
Olympic medals in those two events at four different Olympic Games. Sports Illustrated
for Women magazine voted Joyner-Kersee the Greatest Female Athlete of All-Time.
She is on the board of directors for USA Track & Field (U.S.A.T.F.),
the national governing body of the sport.