Elle Fanning
Actress in 'Maleficent' and 'The Neon Demon'
An American actress began acting at a young age, gaining recognition for roles in notable films. Gained attention for her performance in 'Maleficent' alongside Angelina Jolie. Also featured in 'The Neon Demon', a horror thriller directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Over the years, showcased a range of talents across various genres, appearing in both film and television, and receiving critical accolades for performances in several projects. Continued to be a prominent figure in Hollywood.
Starred in 'Maleficent' (2014)
Featured in 'The Neon Demon' (2016)
Appeared in 'Somewhere' (2010)
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Ward Bond
Film and television actor, The John Wayne Gang
Born
April 9th, 1903 122 years ago
Died
November 5th, 1960 65 years ago — 57 years old
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April 9th, 1957 68 years ago
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Born
April 9th, 1880 145 years ago
Died
December 26th, 1925 100 years ago — 45 years old
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American actor and singer in film musicals
Born
April 9th, 1900 125 years ago
Died
July 20th, 1974 51 years ago — 74 years old
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Ice hockey player and coach
Born
April 9th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
October 23rd, 2015 10 years ago — 75 years old
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Flutist and composer of Boehm system
Born
April 9th, 1794 231 years ago
Died
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