04 April 2022

Anthony Perkins

 Anthony Perkins was born on April 4th, 1932 in New York City. 

Anthony Perkins (1932-1992)

Tin Star (1957) 
with Peter Fonda and Betsy Palmer

Green Mansions (1959)
with Henry Silva

Psycho (1960)
with Janet Leigh

Who knew Tony Perkins put out pop albums
in the 50’s and 60’s?


03 April 2022

Sid Vicious Joins the Sex Pistols on Stage

 On April 3rd, 1977 Sid Vicious played his first show as the bassist for the Sex Pistols at the Screen on the Green cinema in London, England. 

The footage was released as part of the documentary film, The Punk Rock Movie (1978) filmed and directed by Don Letts.

Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten 

At the Screen on the Green Cinema



Sex Pistols Timeline:

8/27/1956 - Glen Matlock Born

5/9/1957 - Sid Vicious Born

10/8/1976 - Sex Pistols Sign with EMI

12/1/1976 - Sex Pistols and the Filth and the Fury

1/6/1977 - Sex Pistols Dropped by EMI 

3/10/1977 - Sex Pistols Sign to A&M

3/16/1977 - Sex Pistols Dropped by A&M

4/3/1977 - Sid Vicious First Gig

5/27/1977 - Sex Pistols Release God Save the Queen

6/7/1977 - Sex Pistols Boat Party

1/5/1978 - Sex Pistols 1978 Tour Begins

1/14/1978 - Sex Pistols Last Stand

1/17/1978 - Sex Pistols Call It Quits

10/12/1978 - Sid Vicious Arrested for Murder

10/23/1978 - Sid Vicious Suicide Attempt

12/9/1978 - Sid Vicious Arrested for Assault

1/2/1979 -  Sid Vicious Murder Trial Begins

2/2/1979 - Sid Vicious Dies

11/7/1986 - Sid and Nancy

02 April 2022

Brian Glover

 Brian Glover was born on April 2nd, 1934 in Sheffield, England. 

Brian Glover (1934-1997)

Jabberwocky (1977)

With Rik Mayall in
An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Alien 3 (1992)

01 April 2022

Rob Bottin

 Special effects artist Rob Bottin was born on April 1st, 1959 in El Monte, CA. 

Rob Bottin and The Thing (1982)

Piranha (1978)

As Ms. Mouse in Rock ‘n Roll High School (1978) 
with Mary Woronov

Assistant make-up for the cantina scene in Star Wars
He’s also in the band (the tallest)

John Carpenter, Debra Hill and Rob Bottin
on the set of The Fog (1980) and as an apparition 
with Tommy Lee Wallace 


His transformation work in The Howling (1981)
was released months before his mentor Rick Bakers work in
American Werewolf in London (1981)

Robocop (1987)

Total Recall (1990)



31 March 2022

Shirley Jones

 Shirley Jones was born on March 31st, 1934 in Charleroi, PA. 

Shirley Jones

The Partridge Family (1970-1974)

Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)

Shriek If You Know What I Did
Last Friday the 13th

Zombie Night (2013)


30 March 2022

John Astin

 John Astin was born on March 30th, 1930 in Baltimore, MD. 

John Astin

John Astin, Jackie Coogan,
Ted Cassidy, Lisa Loring,
Carolyn Jones and Ken Weatherwax
(1964-1966)

John replaced Frank Gorshin as the Riddler
in one episode of the Batman
TV series starring Adam West (1966)

Evil Roy Slade (1972)

 

29 March 2022

Marina Sirtis

 Marina Sirtis was born on March 29th, 1955 in London, England to Greek immigrants. 

Marina Sirtis

Best known for her roles as Counselor Deanna Troi in 

Gene Roddenberry’s 

Star Trek: The Next Generation 

and subsequent Star Trek feature films and series. 

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)

With Majel Barret

Star Trek: Picard

Blind Date (1984)

Death Wish 3 (1985)

Little Dead Rotting Hood (2016)


28 March 2022

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

The silent film version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Premiered on March 28th, 1920 in New York City. 

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)

It stars John Barrymore as the lead characters. 

John Barrymore 

A remake starring Frederic March was released in 1931.  

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)