Famous People From Bayonne, New Jersey & Celebs Born In Bayonne

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George R. R. Martin

(Author of Epic Fantasy Novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire')

Listed In: Writers

Birthdate: September 20, 1948

Sun Sign: Virgo

George R. R. Martin wrote the epic fantasy series of novels, A Song of Ice and Fire, which inspired the iconic Emmy-winning HBO series Game of Thrones. Also known as the "American Tolkien," he was featured on TIME 100. He has earned the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, too.

Frank Langella

(Stage and Film Actor)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: January 1, 1938

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Frank Langella is an actor most revered in the American theatre industry where he has won four Tony Awards. He then replicated his success in the film and TV industry, appearing in popular movies and TV series. His memoir, Dropped Names, attracted critical appreciation, with some even calling it a celebration of sluttiness as a noble way of life.

Sandra Dee

(Actress and Model Best Known for Her Film ‘Until They Sail’)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: April 23, 1942

Sun Sign: Taurus

Died: February 20, 2005

Sandra Dee started her career as a child model and then became a teen idol with films such as Gidget and Imitation of Life. She won a Golden Globe for the film Until They Sail. She suffered from anorexia nervosa and eventually died of a kidney ailment at age 62.

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Brian Keith

(American Actor)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: November 14, 1921

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Died: June 24, 1997

Brian Keith is best remembered for playing Bill Davis in the sitcom Family Affair and Judge Milton C. Hardcastle in Hardcastle and McCormick. He also starred in the 1961 movie The Parent Trap and played President Theodore Roosevelt in The Wind and the Lion. He died of suicide by gunshot.

Zakk Wylde

(Musician)

Listed In: Musicians

Birthdate: January 14, 1967

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Zakk Wylde is best known for his stint as the lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne. He is also the founder, lead singer, and lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Black Label Society. He started playing guitar as a child and was already performing in bands in his teens. He also sells custom guitars and amplifiers.

Chuck Wepner

(American Former Professional Boxer)

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birthdate: February 26, 1939

Sun Sign: Pisces

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

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Tammy Blanchard

(Actress)

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birthdate: December 14, 1976

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Tammy Blanchard is an American actress best known for her portrayal of teenage Judy Garland in the popular TV movie Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows, for which she earned a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Tammy Blanchard is also renowned for her Broadway performances; she has received two Tony Award nominations so far.

Clem Burke

(Drummer)