Today’s Birthdays
Written by KingCnote on May 21, 2020
Sarah Ramos – 29 years old
Actress (TV’s Parenthood and American Dreams)Born 1991
Josh Hamilton – 39 years old
The troubled five-time All-Star outfielder signed a five-year $125-million deal with the Los Angeles Angels in December, 2012, but was back in Texas two seasons later. After relapsing into drug addiction following surgery on his arm the Angels gave up on him. His best season was 2010 when he was the American League’s MVP, ALCS MVP and batting leader. He’s now retired.Born 1981
Ricky Williams – 43 years old
The running back rushed for over 10,000 yards in a controversial NFL career that saw him play for New Orleans, Miami and Baltimore from 1999 to 2011. He’s now an analyst for ESPN’s Longhorn Network.Born 1977
Fairuza Balk – 46 years old
Actress (Deuces Wild, Almost Famous, The Waterboy, American History X, The Craft)Born 1974
The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace)
The Brooklyn, New York rapper, aka Biggie Smalls, was murdered in front of the Peterson Automotive Museum in LA. No one has ever been charged in the crime. The 2009 movie Notorious told his legendary life story.Died in 1997 – Died Mar 9, 1997 at 24 – Born 1972
Mr. T – 68 years old
Born Laurence Tureaud, he became known as a “tough-guy” star on The A-Team, as boxer Clubber Lang in Rocky III, and for his work as a professional wrestler.
He grew up in housing projects called the Robert Taylor Homes and created his renowned persona through his work as a bouncer and bodyguard.