David Hemmings
Actor in 'Blow-Up', director
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Died
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Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English actor and director, recognized for contributions to film and television. Gained prominence with the 1966 film 'Blow-Up', which was notable in the British film movement of the 1960s. Directed several television productions and feature films later in the career. Worked in various genres and collaborated with other prominent filmmakers.
Starred in 'Blow-Up'
Directed 'The Killing of Sister George'
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English footballer and defender
Born
November 18th, 1983 42 years ago
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American football offensive lineman
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November 18th, 1992 33 years ago
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Estonian footballer and team captain
Born
November 18th, 1984 41 years ago
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Footballer; youngest La Liga debutant
Born
November 18th, 2004 21 years ago
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Professional basketball player
Born
November 18th, 1992 33 years ago
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Born
November 18th, 2001 24 years ago
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American baseball player, MLB pitcher
Born
August 6th, 1928 97 years ago
Died
December 3rd, 2005 20 years ago — 77 years old
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Singer-songwriter and scat performer
Born
March 13th, 1942 84 years ago
Died
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Born
December 22nd, 244 1781 years ago
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Born
January 2nd, 1944 82 years ago
Died
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Born
June 13th, 1980 46 years ago
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Born
November 7th, 1918 107 years ago
Died
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