Tuc Watkins
Actor known for 'One Life to Live'
Started a career in acting with appearances in various television series and films. Gained recognition for portraying David Vickers on the soap opera 'One Life to Live' and has also appeared in other shows including 'Desperate Housewives'. Beyond television, engaged in theater productions, showcasing a range of performances.
Portrayed David Vickers in 'One Life to Live'
Appeared in 'Desperate Housewives'
Acted in various theater productions
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Partho Sen-Gupta
Indian director and screenwriter
Born
September 2nd, 1965 61 years ago
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Nigerian footballer, played for QPR
Born
September 2nd, 1980 46 years ago
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American singer with The Marvelettes
Born
September 2nd, 1943 83 years ago
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Mathematician and biologist, Gelfand Transform
Born
September 2nd, 1913 113 years ago
Died
2009 17 years ago — 96 years old
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American composer and conductor
Born
September 2nd, 1925 101 years ago
Died
February 6th, 1981 45 years ago — 55 years old
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Singer-songwriter and musician
Born
September 2nd, 1946 80 years ago
Died
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