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May 2, 1930 - Playwrite and screenwriter Bernard Slade born in St. Catherines, ON.


July 12, 1930 - The Rowdyman, Gordon Pinsent born in Grand Falls, NF.


Sept. 21, 1930 - John Morgan of Royal Canadian Air Farce is born.


Jan. 27, 1931 - Mordechai Richler born.


March 22, 1931 - William Shatner born in Montreal.


Feb. 24, 1932 - Animal House’s Dean Wormer, John Vernon born.

 

1934 - Billy Van is born.


July 13, 1934 - Peter Gzowski born.


March 2, 1935 - The King of Kensington, Al Waxman born in Toronto.

 

March 19, 1935 - Burt Metcalfe, writer and producer of “M.A.S.H.” born in Saskatchewan.


July 17, 1935 - Donald Sutherland born in Saint John, NB.


March 10, 1938 - Mack Sennett recieves an honourary Oscar for his contributions to the film industry.


May 24, 1938 - Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong, born in Edmonton.


Nov 26, 1938 - Impressionist Rich Little born in Ottawa.