Richard Chamberlain – 1934 – Dr. Kildare
Richard Chamberlain’s performance as the title character in the 1961 program “Dr. Kildare. Subsequent appearances in the repertory theater by the teen idol demonstrated his prowess as an actor. Chamberlain, who possessed outstanding singing abilities, reached the top ten of the Billboard charts as well. With a career spanning more than 50 decades, Chamberlain, known as the “King of the Mini-Series,” rose to recognition as a result of a number of hugely popular television mini-series, including “Shogun,” “Centennial,” and “The Thorn Birds.” Throughout the 2000s, he made multiple appearances in movies and television shows.
Richard Chamberlain – 1934 – Dr. Kildare
Max Baer Jr. – 1937 – The Beverly Hillbillies
Max Baer Jr., best known for playing Jethro Bodine, the credulous nephew of Jed Clampett on “The Beverly Hillbillies,” has a fascinating personality. After playing the character that made him famous, he struggled with typecasting and decided to redefine himself on screen. He began producing, directing, and writing in addition to acting. ‘Macon County Line,’ a 1974 Baer Jr. production, retained the record for 25 years as the most financially successful movie. ‘Ode to Billy Joe,’ his subsequent hit project, was credited to him as a director. Baer Jr. began concentrating on the gambling sector after his last film under his direction was released in 1979. The persistent actor has persevered in his quest to create a casino with a “Beverly Hillbillies” motif in spite of various obstacles.
Max Baer Jr. – 1937 – The Beverly Hillbillies
