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Where can I find a list of actors who were born in Wilmington, NC?
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Tremaco, here is a list of actors born in Wilmington, NC, each with short description.
Former NFL great Roman Gabriel was born on August 4, 1940 in Wilmington. Gabriel attended New Hanover High School and went on to play 5 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
Television newsman David Brinkley was born in Wilmington on July 10, 1920. Brinkley attended New Hanover High School. He is best known for the Huntley Brinkley Report which aired from 1956 to 1970. Brinkley also served as an ABC news commentator from 1981-1998. He died in 2003.
Sugar Ray Leonard was actually named Ray Charles Leonard in honor of the singer Ray Charles. However, it was in boxing that he made his mark. He was born in Wilmington May 17th, 1956.
African- American actor James E. Wall is best known for his role as Mr. Baxter on the television series "Captain Kangaroo." Prior to this role Wall had worked in vaudeville. He was born in Wilmington on December 12, 1917. Wall died in 2010.
Charles Kuralt, born in Wilmington September 10, 1934, became famous for his "On the Road" television episodes. Kuralt traveled the country interviewing American people off the beaten track. He died in 1997 at age 62.
Arthur Bridgers, an actor who played Donny Flynn in "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys," was born in Wilmington November, 17, 1984.
Vaughn Wilson, an actor known for his portrayal of Fergie Thompson on the "One Tree Hill" television series, was born in Wilmington December 24, 1976.
Sammy Davis Senior may not be as well known as his son Sammy Junior, but he had a distinguished career in his own right. Davis Senior was a popular vaudevillian and dancer. He was born in Willmington December 12, 1900. He died in 1988.
Tremaco, there's your list. Some pretty interesting and well known people, as you see. Glad to be of assistance.
Former NFL great Roman Gabriel was born on August 4, 1940 in Wilmington. Gabriel attended New Hanover High School and went on to play 5 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
Television newsman David Brinkley was born in Wilmington on July 10, 1920. Brinkley attended New Hanover High School. He is best known for the Huntley Brinkley Report which aired from 1956 to 1970. Brinkley also served as an ABC news commentator from 1981-1998. He died in 2003.
Sugar Ray Leonard was actually named Ray Charles Leonard in honor of the singer Ray Charles. However, it was in boxing that he made his mark. He was born in Wilmington May 17th, 1956.
African- American actor James E. Wall is best known for his role as Mr. Baxter on the television series "Captain Kangaroo." Prior to this role Wall had worked in vaudeville. He was born in Wilmington on December 12, 1917. Wall died in 2010.
Charles Kuralt, born in Wilmington September 10, 1934, became famous for his "On the Road" television episodes. Kuralt traveled the country interviewing American people off the beaten track. He died in 1997 at age 62.
Arthur Bridgers, an actor who played Donny Flynn in "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys," was born in Wilmington November, 17, 1984.
Vaughn Wilson, an actor known for his portrayal of Fergie Thompson on the "One Tree Hill" television series, was born in Wilmington December 24, 1976.
Sammy Davis Senior may not be as well known as his son Sammy Junior, but he had a distinguished career in his own right. Davis Senior was a popular vaudevillian and dancer. He was born in Willmington December 12, 1900. He died in 1988.
Tremaco, there's your list. Some pretty interesting and well known people, as you see. Glad to be of assistance.
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