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Wishing #actor William Daniels (#TheGraduate #BoyMeetsWorld #StElsewhere the voice of #KITT in #KnightRider) a very happy 96th birthday today! Did you know that before #WilliamDaniels went on to decades of television (and some film) acting credits, he served in the #UnitedStates #ARMY? Upon separation, Daniels attend #Northwestern on the #GIBill where he studied drama. Happy birthday, sir! And thank you for your service! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com Boy Meets World, Actors & Actresses, William Daniels, Elizabeth Montgomery, Bartlett, Broadway, Daniels, Lee Strasberg, Hollywood Couples
Wishing #actor William Daniels a very happy 96th birthday
Wishing #actor William Daniels (#TheGraduate #BoyMeetsWorld #StElsewhere the voice of #KITT in #KnightRider) a very happy 96th birthday today! Did you know that before #WilliamDaniels went on to decades of television (and some film) acting credits, he served in the #UnitedStates #ARMY? Upon separation, Daniels attend #Northwestern on the #GIBill where he studied drama. Happy birthday, sir! And thank you for your service! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com
This is pretty cool! Did you know #DesiArnaz (AKA #RickyRicardo on "I Love Lucy") and Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss)--who were both born on March 2nd--served in the U.S. Army during WWII? See if your favorite celebrity served: FamousVeterans.com #ilovelucy #catinthehat #thegrinch #famousveterans #armedforces #WWII #drseuss Army, Born, Aka, Celebrity, Famous, Pretty, Seuss, Favorite, Love Lucy
Famous Veterans Born March 2nd
This is pretty cool! Did you know #DesiArnaz (AKA #RickyRicardo on "I Love Lucy") and Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss)--who were both born on March 2nd--served in the U.S. Army during WWII? See if your favorite celebrity served: FamousVeterans.com #ilovelucy #catinthehat #thegrinch #famousveterans #armedforces #WWII #drseuss
These two musicians have something more in common than sharing birthdays today! #HarryBelafonte and #GlennMiller are two famous musicians who were born on March 1st who are also on a long list of Famous Veterans: https://famousveterans.com/event/famous-veterans-birthdays-march-2nd/2023-03-02/. See if your favorite celebrity served: FamousVeterans.com Celebrities, Actors, Long, Harry Belafonte, Favorite Celebrities, Desi Arnaz
Two Famous Veterans
These two musicians have something more in common than sharing birthdays today! #HarryBelafonte and #GlennMiller are two famous musicians who were born on March 1st who are also on a long list of Famous Veterans: https://famousveterans.com/event/famous-veterans-birthdays-march-2nd/2023-03-02/. See if your favorite celebrity served: FamousVeterans.com
Were you born on #ValentinesDay? And did you serve in the #military? Serving in the U.S. #MarineCorps? During the #KoreanWar? And did you star as the widowed father (#PorterRicks) of two sons on the hit show #Flipper? Well then you have 5 things in common (Ok... likely 4) with actor #BrianKelly! Actually, if you also graduated from the #UniversityofNotreDame that makes 5! Actor Brian Kelly... another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com! #FamousVeterans Retro, Ol, Flipper, Old Shows, Favorite Tv Shows, History Of Television, Cartoon Tv, Old Tv Shows, Nostalgia
Famous Veterans Born Valentine's Day
Were you born on #ValentinesDay? And did you serve in the #military? Serving in the U.S. #MarineCorps? During the #KoreanWar? And did you star as the widowed father (#PorterRicks) of two sons on the hit show #Flipper? Well then you have 5 things in common (Ok... likely 4) with actor #BrianKelly! Actually, if you also graduated from the #UniversityofNotreDame that makes 5! Actor Brian Kelly... another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com! #FamousVeterans
Famous Veterans Born December 7th: Ted Knight - Eli Wallach - Jack Pennick - Tom Waits ⋆ Veteran Owned Businesses News - VOBeacon People, United States Armed Forces, United States Army, Military Veterans, Famous Veterans, Military Holidays, American Soldiers, Veterans Services, Remember Everyone Deployed
Famous Veterans Born December 7th: Ted Knight - Eli Wallach - Jack Pennick - Tom Waits ⋆ Veteran Owned Businesses News - VOBeacon
Famous Veterans Born December 7th: Ted Knight - Eli Wallach - Jack Pennick - Tom Waits ⋆ Veteran Owned Businesses News - VOBeacon
Famous Veterans born on this date include (#RobertGuillaume (#Benson - U.S. Army) and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (Actor: The F.B.I. - ARMY #WWII). Happy Angel Birthday! And thank you for your service! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com #army #veterans #famousveterans #acting #actors #ww2 #happybirthday #happyangelbirthday Sons, After High School, Seasons, Junior, Wwii, On This Date
Famous Veterans Born November 30th
Famous Veterans born on this date include (#RobertGuillaume (#Benson - U.S. Army) and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (Actor: The F.B.I. - ARMY #WWII). Happy Angel Birthday! And thank you for your service! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com #army #veterans #famousveterans #acting #actors #ww2 #happybirthday #happyangelbirthday
You may know #RobertVaughn for his numerous stage, television and film roles (The Man from U.N.C.L.E, The A-Team, Superman III) but did you know he also served in the United States Army as a Drill Sergeant? Happy angel birthday! And thank you for your service! FamousVeterans.com - Another reason to love your favorite celebrities! #army #veterans #famousveterans #armedforces #acting #tvactors #movieactors #unitedstates #america #usa #patriotic Editor, Films, Paul Mccartney, Victoria, Robert Vaughn, The Man From Uncle, Richard Branson, The Man
Famous Veterans born on this day (11/22) include Robert Vaughn
You may know #RobertVaughn for his numerous stage, television and film roles (The Man from U.N.C.L.E, The A-Team, Superman III) but did you know he also served in the United States Army as a Drill Sergeant? Happy angel birthday! And thank you for your service! FamousVeterans.com - Another reason to love your favorite celebrities! #army #veterans #famousveterans #armedforces #acting #tvactors #movieactors #unitedstates #america #usa #patriotic
#FamousVeterans born on November 15th include #TheMaryTylerMooreShow’s #EdAsner (#LouGrant) – seen here with fellow Army Veteran #TedKnight. Asner served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps and appeared in plays that toured Army camps in Europe. Happy Angel Birthday and thank you for your service! #army #armysignalcorps #europe #acting #elf #up #armedforces #famousveterans #veterans After College, Ted Knight, Acting, Appearance, United States
Famous Veterans: Ed Asner
#FamousVeterans born on November 15th include #TheMaryTylerMooreShow’s #EdAsner (#LouGrant) – seen here with fellow Army Veteran #TedKnight. Asner served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps and appeared in plays that toured Army camps in Europe. Happy Angel Birthday and thank you for your service! #army #armysignalcorps #europe #acting #elf #up #armedforces #famousveterans #veterans
Famous Veterans Born October 29th - The Joy of Painting's Bob Ross ⋆ Veteran Owned Businesses News - VOBeacon United States Air Force, Veterans Affairs, American Legion Post
Famous Veterans Born October 29th - The Joy of Painting's Bob Ross ⋆ Veteran Owned Businesses News - VOBeacon
Famous Veterans Born October 29th - The Joy of Painting's Bob Ross ⋆ Veteran Owned Businesses News - VOBeacon
#captainkangaroo #robertduvall #famous #fame #veterans #armedforces #usarmy #mrgreenjeans #marinescorps #usmc #hughbrannum #birthday #happybirthday Fictional Characters, Usmc, Duvall, 91 Birthday
Famous Veterans Celebrating Birthdays January 5th
Today we wish #RobertDuvall a very happy 91st birthday! Duvall is not just a terrific (Oscar Winning) actor, he's also on a long list of FamousVeterans.com having served in the U.S. Army. Also wishing a “happy angel birthday” today to #HughBrannum (#USMC #WWII) who played Captain Kangaroo’s sidekick “Mr. Green Jeans”.
Conway (who passed away May 14, 2019) was a known American actor, writer, director, and comedian. Conway gained a national following from his role as the bumbling, naive Ensign Charles Parker in the 1960s sitcom McHale's Navy! But did you know Conway was actually a real-life #ARMY veteran? After graduating from college, Conway enlisted in the United States Army, where he served between 1956–1958! Thank you for the laughs, sir! And thank you so very much for serving your country! Classic Hollywood, American Actors, Comedians, Charles, Mchale's Navy, Conway, Old Hollywood, Sitcom
Famous Veterans celebrating birthdays today include #TimConway
Conway (who passed away May 14, 2019) was a known American actor, writer, director, and comedian. Conway gained a national following from his role as the bumbling, naive Ensign Charles Parker in the 1960s sitcom McHale's Navy! But did you know Conway was actually a real-life #ARMY veteran? After graduating from college, Conway enlisted in the United States Army, where he served between 1956–1958! Thank you for the laughs, sir! And thank you so very much for serving your country!
FamousVeterans.com #FamousVeterans born on this date include #actor #RobertGuillaume (#Benson - #Army), actor Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (The F.B.I. - Army #WWII) and Bill Gates Sr. – Father of #Microsoft co-founder – (Army served during WWII in war-torn Tokyo). Happy angel birthday today, gentlemen! Gentleman, Tokyo, Bill Gates, Armed Forces, American, Jr
Famous Veterans Born November 30th
FamousVeterans.com #FamousVeterans born on this date include #actor #RobertGuillaume (#Benson - #Army), actor Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. (The F.B.I. - Army #WWII) and Bill Gates Sr. – Father of #Microsoft co-founder – (Army served during WWII in war-torn Tokyo). Happy angel birthday today, gentlemen!
FamousVeterans.com - Famous Veterans born on November 17th include Hollywood Icon #RockHudson. After graduating High School, Hudson enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II where he served as an aircraft mechanic. See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com Grace Kelly, War, Duggar Family, American Idol, Rock Hudson, Veteran, Hudson, Old Movies
Famous Veterans born on November 17th
FamousVeterans.com - Famous Veterans born on November 17th include Hollywood Icon #RockHudson. After graduating High School, Hudson enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II where he served as an aircraft mechanic. See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com
If you were born on 11/10 and also served -- beside sharing a birthday with the U.S. Marine Corps - you also share a birthday with these Famous Veterans: Actor/Comedian #Sinbad, "The Professor" on Gilligan’s Island #RussellJohnson, #Jaws actor #RoyScheider and #ABCWorldNewsTonight with David Muir past host #AaronBrown see if your favorite celeb is listed: FamousVeterans.com #veterans #marines Marine Fc, Russell Johnson, Marines, David Muir
Famous Veterans Born November 10th
If you were born on 11/10 and also served -- beside sharing a birthday with the U.S. Marine Corps - you also share a birthday with these Famous Veterans: Actor/Comedian #Sinbad, "The Professor" on Gilligan’s Island #RussellJohnson, #Jaws actor #RoyScheider and #ABCWorldNewsTonight with David Muir past host #AaronBrown see if your favorite celeb is listed: FamousVeterans.com #veterans #marines
#BobBarker #DrewCarey #ClintEastwood #JohnAmos #BeaArthur #GeneAutry #AdamDriver #RobertDuvall #DennisFranz #JamesGarner #FredGwynne #GeneHackman #HughHefner #CharltonHeston #JohnHolmes #BobKeeshan #HarveyKeitel #KenOsmond #RegisPhilbin #RobinQuivers #SiRobertson #PatSajak #Sinbad #LeonSpinks #JerryStiller #GeorgeStrait #MrT #drsuess #zigziglar #ChuckWoolery #FredWillard #TedWilliams #meltorme #jerrymathers #JackLemon #stanlee and many more! FamousVeterans.com Usmc Uniforms, Veteran’s Day, National Guard, Marine Corps
List of Famous Veterans
FamousVeterans.com - As we get closer to #VeteransDay, we thought we'd share this very cool list of Famous Veterans (actors, writers, musicians, athletes, etc.) who served! Check out the list to see if your favorite celebrity served: FamousVeterans.com
Were you born on 11/3? Did you serve in the military? Then you have two things in common with #CharlesBronson! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com Famous Veterans Military Service, Charles Bronson, Soldier
Famous Veterans Born November 3rd - Charles Bronson
Were you born on 11/3? Did you serve in the military? Then you have two things in common with #CharlesBronson! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com Famous Veterans
Wishing actor #DennisFranz a happy 77th birthday today! Did you know prior to becoming a well-known actor, Franz had been drafted into the United States Army. He served eleven months with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. Dennis Franz… another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com Happy birthday and thank you for your service! Country, Vietnam, Dennis Franz, Troops, Military History
Wishing actor #DennisFranz a happy 77th birthday today!
Wishing actor #DennisFranz a happy 77th birthday today! Did you know prior to becoming a well-known actor, Franz had been drafted into the United States Army. He served eleven months with the 82nd Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. Dennis Franz… another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com Happy birthday and thank you for your service!
FamousVeterans.com Famous Veterans born today include #HollywoodIcon #MickeyRooney. Rooney was drafted into the #Army during WWII. He was known for his "jeep shows" where he would ride along the front lines during #WWII to entertain the troops. He also entertained troops in Korea and was a long time member of the #AmericanLegion. Happy Angel Birthday! And thank you for your years of support of your fellow servicemembers and veterans! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com Ww2, Military, American Legions, Army Reserve, World War Ii
Famous Veterans born today include #HollywoodIcon #MickeyRooney
FamousVeterans.com Famous Veterans born today include #HollywoodIcon #MickeyRooney. Rooney was drafted into the #Army during WWII. He was known for his "jeep shows" where he would ride along the front lines during #WWII to entertain the troops. He also entertained troops in Korea and was a long time member of the #AmericanLegion. Happy Angel Birthday! And thank you for your years of support of your fellow servicemembers and veterans! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com
FamousVeterans.com - Famous Veterans born on September 21st include: Mr. J.R. Ewing (the late, great Larry Hagman - United States Air Force) and Mike Anderson (Denver Broncos RB - U.S. Marine Corps). See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com Denver, Denver Broncos
FamousVeterans.com - Famous Veterans born on September 21st
FamousVeterans.com - Famous Veterans born on September 21st include: Mr. J.R. Ewing (the late, great Larry Hagman - United States Air Force) and Mike Anderson (Denver Broncos RB - U.S. Marine Corps). See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com
FamousVeterans.com - Famous Veterans born on September 17th include Actors Paul Benedict (The Jeffersons - Marine Corps) and David Huddleston (The Big Lebowski - Air Force Officer). Happy Angel Birthday to both of you! And thank you for your service! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com Marine
Famous Veterans Born September 17th
FamousVeterans.com - Famous Veterans born on September 17th include Actors Paul Benedict (The Jeffersons - Marine Corps) and David Huddleston (The Big Lebowski - Air Force Officer). Happy Angel Birthday to both of you! And thank you for your service! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com
Dig your #KentuckyFriedChicken (#KFC for all you youngsters)? You can thank #ColonelSanders... born on this day in 1890, the famed chicken franchise's founder is also on a long list of Famous Veterans, Sanders falsified his date of birth and enlisted in the #UnitedStates #Army in October 1906. See if your favorite celebrity served: FamousVeterans.com Kentucky, Kentucky Colonel, Colonel Sanders, Kentucky Fried, Sanders, Chicken Franchise, Kfc History
Famous Veterans Born September 9th
Dig your #KentuckyFriedChicken (#KFC for all you youngsters)? You can thank #ColonelSanders... born on this day in 1890, the famed chicken franchise's founder is also on a long list of Famous Veterans, Sanders falsified his date of birth and enlisted in the #UnitedStates #Army in October 1906. See if your favorite celebrity served: FamousVeterans.com
Today we pay tribute and wish a happy angel birthday to Mr. "Tiny Bubbles" himself... Donald Tai Loy Ho... aka Don Ho! Did you know that before #DonHo [born on this date (August 13th) in 1930] became famous for his music and acting (many times starring as himself), he served in the #UnitedStatesAirForce? Yes... Don Ho... another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com https://famousveterans.com/event/famous-veterans-birthdays-august-13th/ Songs, Donald, Tribute, Hawaiian Wedding
Famous Veterans Born August 13th - Don Ho
Today we pay tribute and wish a happy angel birthday to Mr. "Tiny Bubbles" himself... Donald Tai Loy Ho... aka Don Ho! Did you know that before #DonHo [born on this date (August 13th) in 1930] became famous for his music and acting (many times starring as himself), he served in the #UnitedStatesAirForce? Yes... Don Ho... another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com https://famousveterans.com/event/famous-veterans-birthdays-august-13th/
Peña had a distinguished career with the Army, entering voluntarily as a private and graduating from Infantry OCS as a 2nd Lt at Fort Benning, serving as Military Police, Intelligence Officer and Security Officer at NATO during the late 60s. Dan is also a 1981 graduate of COBRAY, which is a training center for counterterrorism. Students are included as members of the military, high-risk executives, CIA agents, and private individuals. Founder, Business Man, Performance, Success Business, Business, Success Coach
Wishing High Performance Executive Business Success Coach #DanPena a happy 76th birthday today.
Wishing High Performance Executive Business Success Coach #DanPena a happy 76th birthday today. Dan Peña is a businessman known as the Trillion Dollar Man®. He is the Founder of the Quantum Leap Advantage (QLA) Methodology. Mr. Pena entered the U.S. Army as a private, and got out in 1969 as a 1st Lieutenant. He served with NATO in Europe during the Vietnam War era. Dan Pena, another on a long list of FamousVeterans.com
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Famous Veterans Born August 5th - Actor Robert Taylor
Famous Veterans born on August 5th include American film and television actor and singer (was one of the most popular leading men of his time) Robert Taylor (shown in his officer service dress blues). Taylor served as a United States Navy flying instructor during World War II. Happy angel birthday! And thank you for your service!
Bloch, the son of a prominent Kansas City lawyer, joined the Army Air Corps shortly after the United States entered World War II in 1941. He was a navigator on B-17 bombers and was awarded the Air Medal for his combat missions over Germany.

Happy Angel Birthday... and thank you for your service! Check out 100s of celebs, well-known business leaders and more who proudly served: FamousVeterans.com Henry, Richard, Co Founder
Famous Veterans born on July 30th include American businessman and philanthropist: Henry W. Bloch
(B:7/30/1922; D: 4/23/2019). Bloch was the co-founder and (since 2000) the chairman emeritus of the American tax-preparation company H&R Block. Henry and his brother, Richard Bloch, founded H&R Block in 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Stillwater Veterans Memorial 19th Annual Benefit Dinner Cruise - St. Croix Boat & Packet Co. ⋆ Veteran Owned Businesses News - VOBeacon
Stillwater Veterans Memorial 19th Annual Benefit Dinner Cruise - St. Croix Boat & Packet Co. ⋆ Veteran Owned Businesses News - VOBeacon
Born on this date in 1901, Rudy Vallée was known as one of first teen idols. Actor, Singer, Band Leader, but that's not why we celebrate him today. In 1917, he decided to enlist for World War I, but was discharged when the Navy authorities found out that he was only 15. Though only serving for 41 days, he's still listed on FamousVeterans.com with 100s of other celebrities! Artists, Classic, Frank Sinatra, Jane Greer, Sinatra, American Singers, Nbc
Famous Veterans: Rudy Vallée
Born on this date in 1901, Rudy Vallée was known as one of first teen idols. Actor, Singer, Band Leader, but that's not why we celebrate him today. In 1917, he decided to enlist for World War I, but was discharged when the Navy authorities found out that he was only 15. Though only serving for 41 days, he's still listed on FamousVeterans.com with 100s of other celebrities!
Knotts acted in many movies and television shows but we salute him today because of his service in the U.S. Army from June 21, 1943 to January 6, 1946. Any Don Knotts fans out there? See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com #armedforces #famous #fame #threescompany #DeputySheriffBarneyFife #barneyfife #theandygriffthshow #theincrediblemrlimpet #thejoeybishopshow #theredskeltonshow #mchalesnavy #army #unitedstates #actors #moviestars #tvactors #acting #commedy Reading, Youtube, Minions, Don Knotts, Hopalong Cassidy, Three’s Company, Chuck Connors
Famous Veterans born on July 21st include actor and comedian - #DonKnotts
Knotts acted in many movies and television shows but we salute him today because of his service in the U.S. Army from June 21, 1943 to January 6, 1946. Any Don Knotts fans out there? See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com #armedforces #famous #fame #threescompany #DeputySheriffBarneyFife #barneyfife #theandygriffthshow #theincrediblemrlimpet #thejoeybishopshow #theredskeltonshow #mchalesnavy #army #unitedstates #actors #moviestars #tvactors #acting #commedy
Pat Hingle (played Commissioner Gordon in several #Batman movies) was born on this day in 1924. Did you know he served in WWII in the United States Navy? See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com #history #military #navy #armedforces #sailors #unitedstates #usa #america #militaryhistory Batman, Sailors, United States Navy
Famous Veterans Born July 19th
Pat Hingle (played Commissioner Gordon in several #Batman movies) was born on this day in 1924. Did you know he served in WWII in the United States Navy? See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com #history #military #navy #armedforces #sailors #unitedstates #usa #america #militaryhistory
Famous Veterans Born on July 15th include actor Patrick John Morrison (stage name: Patrick Wayne) who turns 82 today. If the name sort of sounds familiar, it’s because Patrick is the 2nd son of screen legend #JohnWayne. Patrick acted in over 40 films including 11 with his father. Patrick also served a tour of duty with the United States Coast Guard from 1961 to 1965. Happy birthday. And thank you for your service! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com James Patrick, Patrick Wayne, John Wayne, Actor John, James, John Morrison, Patrick, Callum Keith Rennie
Famous Veterans Born on July 15th include actor Patrick John Morrison
Famous Veterans Born on July 15th include actor Patrick John Morrison (stage name: Patrick Wayne) who turns 82 today. If the name sort of sounds familiar, it’s because Patrick is the 2nd son of screen legend #JohnWayne. Patrick acted in over 40 films including 11 with his father. Patrick also served a tour of duty with the United States Coast Guard from 1961 to 1965. Happy birthday. And thank you for your service! See if your favorite celeb served: FamousVeterans.com