April 17
- 1988 – Veronica Ricci, started out as a model for Hustler and then did a stint in adult films for a few years. She has appeared in the following mainstream films “Bloody Mary 3D”, “Theatre of the Deranged”, “Treasure Chest of Horrors II”, “13/13/13”, “Lizzie Borden’s Revenge”, “Nazi Dawn.”
- 1972 – Jennifer Garner, who brought the comic book character “Elektra” to life on the silver screen.
- 1959 – Sean Bean, who played “Boromir” in the “Lord of the Rings” films and starred in “Silent Hill” and the 2007 remake of “The Hitcher.”
- 1954 – Wrestler Roddy Piper who starred in the films “Sci-Fighters,” “Hell Comes To Frogtown,” and John Carpenter’s “They Live.”
- 1951 – Olivia Hussey who appeared in the films “Stephen King’s It,” “Psycho IV,” and the original “Black Christmas.”
- 1942 – David Bradley, who plays “Argus Filch” in the “Harry Potter” films.
- 1940 – Actor/writer/musician Ron Haydock who appeared in the Ray Dennis Steckler films “Rat Phink a Boo Boo” (playing the role of “Rat Phink” himself,) “The Lemon Grove Kids,” and “Blood Shack.” Haydock contributed articles to many horror publications in the 60’s including Famous Monsters of Filmland.
- 1918 – William Holden, who starred in “Damien: The Omen II” and “When Time Ran Out.”