Born August 3

Richard Foronjy (1937–2024), real crook turned actor 

Richard Foronjy was a former criminal and prison inmate at Sing Sing and Attica who became a character actor, playing cops and criminals in films like “Carlito’s Way,” “Serpico,” “Once Upon a Time in America,” and “Repo Man.” 

Elliot Silverstein (1927–2023), Cat Ballou director 

Elliot Silverstein was a filmmaker who directed such movies as “Cat Ballou,” as well as episodes of “The Twilight Zone” and other TV shows.

Maxie Baughan (1938–2023), Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer 

Maxie Baughan was an NFL linebacker who made the Pro Bowl nine times and was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

Tony Bennett (1926–2023), legendary crooner

Tony Bennett was an iconic singer who brought traditional pop standards to generations of listeners in a singing career that spanned eight decades.

Leon Ichaso (1948–2023), Cuban-born filmmaker known for urban realism 

Leon Ichaso was a Cuban-born filmmaker whose gritty, realistic portraits of urban living explored life as a Latino in North America.

Ian Bairnson (1953–2023), guitarist for Kate Bush, Alan Parsons Project 

Ian Bairnson was a Scottish guitarist who played on hits for Kate Bush, the Alan Parsons Project, and Pilot.

Helen Jackson (1919–2020), last known widow of a Civil War veteran

Helen Jackson was the last known surviving widow of a Civil War veteran.

Roy Charles Hammond (2020), legendary soul singer

Roy Charles Hammond was a legendary soul singer known as Roy C. His best-known song was “Shotgun Wedding,” a top 20 R&B hit in 1965.   

John Wesley (1947–2019), “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor

John Wesley was an actor known for his role as Dr. Hoover on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Other notable television roles include Principal Pratchert on “Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad” and Mr. Jim on “Martin.” He appeared in movies including “Hang ‘Em High,” “Stop or My Mom Will Shoot,” and “Big Fish,” and he had a stage career that included shows at London’s Old Globe Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

Randy Scruggs (1953–2018), Grammy-winning country music artist

A musician, producer, and the son of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs.