September 21

September 21

Born on This Day

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  Bill Murray

  Film Actor, Television Actor, Radio Personality / 1950 -

  Comedian and actor Bill Murray is best known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and in the classic comedies Caddy Shack and Stripes. More recently, he was cast as FDR in the film Hyde Park on Hudson.

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  Bill Murray

  Born: September 21, 1950
  Age: 62 years old
  Birthplace: Wilmette, Illinois, United States
  Occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor, ...
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  Jerry Bruckheimer

  Producer, Television Producer / 1945 -

  Jerry Bruckheimer is an American film and television producer who brought audiences the film Top Gun and the television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

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  Jerry Bruckheimer

  1945 | 67 years old
  Producer, Television Producer

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  Ethan Coen

  Director, Screenwriter / 1957 -

  Screenwriter Ethan Coen and his brother have written numerous award-winning films including Raising Arizona, Barton Fink, Fargo, and No Country for Old Men.
  

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  Ethan Coen

  1957 | 55 years old
  Director, Screenwriter

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  Stephen King

  Author / 1947 -

  Stephen King is a New York Times-bestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres. Much of his work has been adapted into films.

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  Stephen King

  Born: September 21, 1947
  Age: 65 years old
  Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States
  Occupation: Author
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  Nicole Richie

  Fashion Designer, Reality Television Star / 1981 -

  Nicole Richie is the adopted daughter of Lionel Richie and the star of the 2003-2007 TV show The Simple Life.

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  Nicole Richie

  1981 | 31 years old
  Fashion Designer, ...

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  • Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers

  H.G. Wells

  Author / 1866 - 1946

  H.G. Wells was a writer of science-fiction works—including The Time Machine and War of the Worlds—who had a great influence on our vision of the future.

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  H.G. Wells

  1866 | 79 years old
  Author

September 21

Died on This Day

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  Florence Joyner

  Track and Field Athlete / 1959 - 1998

  Olympic gold medalist Florence Joyner brought style to track and field with form-fitting bodysuits, six-inch fingernails and amazing speed. She still holds the world records in the 100- and 200-meter events.

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  Florence Joyner

  Died: September 21, 1998
  Age: 38 years old
  Place: Mission Viejo, California , United States
  Occupation: Track and Field Athlete
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  Chief Joseph

  1840 - 1904

  Chief Joseph was a Nez Percé chief who, faced with settlement by whites of tribal lands in Oregon, led his followers in a dramatic effort to escape to Canada.

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  Chief Joseph

  1904 | 64 years old
  

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  Walter Brennan

  Film Actor, Television Actor / 1894 - 1974

  Walter Brennan was an actor best known for his portrayals of western sidekicks and lovable or irascible old codgers.

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  Walter Brennan

  1974 | 80 years old
  Film Actor, Television Actor