Tony Rosato (1954 - 2017), SNL, SCTV cast member

The Canadian comic actor was a former cast member of both "Saturday Night Live" and "SCTV."

Karla Burns (1954–2021), Tony-nominated singer and actress

Karla Burns was a singer and actress who became the first Black person to win England’s prestigious Laurence Olivier Award, for her performance in “Show Boat.”

John Paragon (1954–2021), played Jambi the Genie on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse”

John Paragon was an actor who played Jambi the Genie on the 1980s cult classic children’s TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”

Ray Liotta (1954–2022), “Goodfellas” star

Ray Liotta was an actor who starred as Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and as Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams.”

Lanny Poffo (1954–2023), WWE wrestler and Randy Savage’s brother

Lanny Poffo was a WWE wrestler known as “Leaping Lanny” and “The Genius,” as well as the younger brother of WWE legend and the son of wrestler .

Jack Sonni (1954–2023), guitarist for Dire Straits

Jack Sonni was a musician and writer best known as the second guitarist for Dire Straits during their “Brothers in Arms” era.

Alex Salmond (1954–2024), former first minister of Scotland

Alex Salmond was the first minister of Scotland from 2007 through 2014, leading the country as it prepared to vote on a referendum on independence from the United Kingdom.

Tony Todd (1954–2024), star of Candyman films

Tony Todd was an actor best known for his starring roles in the “Candyman” and “Final Destination” film franchises.