Born 1957

George Lowe (1957–2025), Space Ghost Coast to Coast star

George Lowe was an actor best known for providing the voice of Space Ghost on the Cartoon Network series “Space Ghost Coast to Coast.”

Diane Delano (1957–2024), Northern Exposure actress

Diane Delano was a veteran actress best known for her roles as Barbara Semanski, the Alaskan state trooper on the quirky “Northern Exposure,” and science teacher Bobbi Glass on the teen drama “Popular.” 

Michael Newman (1957–2024), Baywatch lifeguard

Michael Newman was a firefighter, lifeguard, and actor who starred on the hit TV show “Baywatch.”

Steve Silberman (1957–2024), science writer and autism activist

Steve Silberman was an acclaimed author known for his award-winning science writing, musings on the music of the Grateful Dead, and acclaimed advocacy for the autistic and neurodivergent community. 

Mark Wells (1957–2024), Miracle on Ice forward 

Mark Wells was a hockey forward who won a gold medal with the U.S. team in 1980’s famed “Miracle on Ice” victory over the Soviet Union and later Finland.

Rudy Moreno (1957–2024), "Godfather of Latino Comedy"

Rudy Moreno was an actor and comedian often called the “Godfather of Latino Comedy,” who as an actor appeared in “Arrested Development,” “The Shield,” “ER,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” and other TV shows.

Karl Wallinger (1957–2024), World Party frontman 

Karl Wallinger was a Welsh musician and songwriter known for his work with World Party and the Waterboys.

Mojo Nixon (1957–2024), psychobilly singer of Elvis Is Everywhere

Mojo Nixon was an irreverent, tongue-in-cheek psychobilly singer and songwriter known for pop culture-skewering songs like “Elvis is Everywhere” and “Don Henley Must Die,” and for being name-dropped in the Dead Milkmen cult favorite, “Punk Rock Girl.”

Earl “The Twirl” Cureton (1957–2024), NBA “big man” and college star 

Earl “The Twirl” Cureton was an NBA player and college standout who excelled at the University of Detroit Mercy and played pro ball with the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and others.

Shane MacGowan (1957–2023), frontman of the Pogues

Shane MacGowan was a singer and songwriter who fronted the Celtic band the Pogues, a politically charged, Celtic music-inspired folk-rock band best known for their Christmas ballad, “Fairytale of New York.” 

Phyllis Coates (1927–2023), TV’s first Lois Lane 

Phyllis Coates was the first actress to play Lois Lane on television when she starred in the 1952 first season of “Adventures of Superman.” 

Michael McGrath (1957–2023), Tony-winning Broadway actor 

Michael McGrath was a Tony Award-winning Broadway actor best known for his roles in “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “Tootsie,” and “Spamalot.” 

Brad Maxwell (1957–2023), NHL All-Star with the North Stars

Brad Maxwell was a Canadian NHL defenseman who played for the Minnesota North Stars in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Ron Cephas Jones (1957–2023), Emmy-winning This Is Us actor 

Ron Cephas Jones was an actor who won two Emmy Awards for his portrayal of William Hill on the hit NBC drama “This Is Us.”

Andrea Evans (1957–2023), One Life to Live star

Andrea Evans was an actress who starred as Tina Lord on “On Life to Live” and had other notable soap opera roles.

Harvey Glance (1957–2023), Olympic track and field champion 

Harvey Glance was a track star who won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics.

Walter Royal (1957–2023), Iron Chef America winner  

Walter Royal was a North Carolina chef who won “Iron Chef America” in 2006 with his dishes made from ostrich.

Rebecca Jones (1957–2023), Mexican telenovela star

Rebecca Jones was a Mexican actress known for starring in telenovelas.

Keith Levene (1957–2022), founding member of Public Image Ltd., the Clash

Keith Levene was a founding member and guitarist in Public Image Ltd. and the Clash.

Mike Bossy (1957–2022), Hockey Hall of Famer with the Islanders

Mike Bossy was an NHL star who played for the New York Islanders in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Ned Eisenberg (1957–2022), actor known for “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”

Ned Eisenberg was a character actor best known for his role as defense attorney Roger Kressler on “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Greg Tate (1957–2021), The Village Voice cultural critic

Greg Tate was a longtime cultural critic for The Village Voice as well as the founder of the band Burnt Sugar.

Joanne Shenandoah (1957–2021), Native American singer-songwriter

Joanne Shenandoah was a singer and songwriter celebrated as “Native America’s musical matriarch.”

Doug Jones (1957–2021), former All-Star relief pitcher

Doug Jones was a five-time All-Star relief pitcher who had over 300 saves in a 16 year career.

Astro (1957–2021), founding member of UB40

Astro was a founding member of the British reggae band UB40, known for singles including “Red Red Wine.”

Suzzanne Douglas (1957–2021), actress known for “The Parent ‘Hood,” “Tap”

Suzzanne Douglas was an actress known for roles in TV shows and movies including “The Parent ‘Hood,” “Tap,” and “When Stella Got Her Groove Back.”

Mark Eaton (1957–2021), Utah Jazz shot-blocking legend

Mark Eaton was a former 7-foot-4 shot-blocking defensive star with the Utah Jazz.

Tony Lewis (1957–2020), lead singer for the Outfield

Tony Lewis was an English musician best known as the lead singer for the Outfield, who had a Top Ten hit in 1986 with “Your Love.”

Hank Steinbrenner (1957–2020), New York Yankees co-owner

Hank Steinbrenner was the son of George Steinbrenner and a co-owner of the New York Yankees.

Denise Nickerson (1957–2019), played Violet Beauregarde in “Willy Wonka”

Denise Nickerson was a former child actress best known for playing Violet Beauregarde, the gum-chewer who turns into a blueberry, in the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

Dwight Clark (1957 – 2018) former 49ers wide receiver

Known for "The Catch" that sent the 49ers to their first Super Bowl…

Charlotte Fox (1957–2018), survivor of infamous 1996 Everest disaster

First American woman to climb three 8,000-meter peaks…

Mark E. Smith (1957 – 2018), lead singer of The Fall

Fronted the iconic post-punk band since 1976…

Dave Semenko (1957 - 2017), Stanley Cup champ with Oilers

Former Edmonton Oilers winger known as Wayne Gretzky’s on-ice bodyguard…

Geri Allen (1957–2017), jazz pianist and composer

Influential jazz pianist and composer.

Brad Grey (1957 - 2017), The Sopranos producer

Emmy-winning TV exec produced “The Sopranos”…

Steven McDonald (1957 - 2017), notable NYPD detective

Steven McDonald, the NYPD detective who forgave the teenager who paralyzed him, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 59.

Holly Dunn (1957 - 2016), Are You Ever Gonna Love Me singer

The former country singer-songwriter had two No. 1 hits in the late '80s and early '90s with "Are You Ever Gonna Love Me" and "You Really Had Me Going."

The Lady Chablis (1957 - 2016), Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil actor

The Lady Chablis, a transgender entertainer known best for playing a drag queen comedian in the 1997 film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” died Sept. 8, 2016, in Savannah, Georgia, according to multiple news sources.

Remembering Jan Hooks

On "Saturday Night Live," Jan Hooks made a name for herself portraying real-life characters from Bette Davis to Tammy Faye Bakker.

Timothy Treadwell: The Bear Man

Timothy Treadwell had his supporters and his critics but nobody doubted his passion for Grizzly Bears...

We Still Miss Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac was very young – only 50 years old – when he died five years ago. Today we still miss his gift for comedy.

Michael Clarke Duncan, Gentle Giant

Michael Clarke Duncan's death took us by surprise yesterday...

Ofra Haza, Madonna of the East

Devotional poetry written by a 17th century rabbi isn't your typical pop chart fodder. But then Ofra Haza, born on this day in 1959, wasn't your typical pop star...