Born September 1934

Claude Jarman Jr. (1934–2025), star of The Yearling

Claude Jarman Jr. was a former child star, best known for his performance in the 1946 movie “The Yearling.” 

Sam Gooden (1934–2022), founding member of The Impressions

Sam Gooden was an original member and baritone voice for the legendary Chicago soul group The Impressions.   

Guitar Shorty (1934–2022), legendary blues guitarist influenced Jimi Hendrix  

Guitar Shorty was a legendary blues guitarist who influenced Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy.

Elgin Baylor (1934–2021), Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer

Elgin Baylor was an NBA player and executive who was a superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1950s and ‘60s.

Lute Olson (1934–2020), legendary Arizona basketball coach

Lute Olson was a legendary former head basketball coach at the University of Arizona.

Wilford Brimley (1934–2020), star of "Cocoon" and Quaker Oats ads

Wilford Brimley was a character actor known for his gruff and grumpy persona in movies including “Cocoon” and "The Natural," television shows such as “The Waltons” and “Our House,” and commercials for Quaker Oats and Liberty Medical’s supplies for diabetes patients.

Johnny Walker (1934–2020), pro wrestler known as “Mr. Wrestling II”

Johnny Walker was a pro wrestler known as “Mr. Wrestling II,” who was a star in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Tomie dePaola (1934–2020), children’s author who wrote “Strega Nona”

Tomie dePaola was a children’s book author and illustrator whose hundreds of books included the Caldecott Honor-winning “Strega Nona.”

Chuck McCann (1934 – 2018), beloved comedian and voice actor

The voice of Sonny the Cuckoo Bird who declared "I'm cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!"

Beatle Number Five, Brian Epstein

Brian Epstein went from running a record store to managing the biggest band the world had ever known.