Others born on November 4

Take a focused look at the others born on November 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1946 Tom Savini

  Tom Savini is an acclaimed American special effects and makeup artist, actor, stunt performer, and film director. He is best known for his pioneering work in the horror film genre, especially for his special makeup effects in iconic movies like 'Dawn of the Dead,' 'Friday the 13th,' and 'Creepshow.' Savini is renowned for his realistic, often gruesome effects and has … [bio]

• 1969 Samantha Smith

  Samantha Smith was an American schoolgirl, peace activist, and child actress who became famous in the early 1980s for her letter to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, seeking to understand why Soviet-American relations were so tense during the Cold War. Her subsequent visit to the Soviet Union was widely covered in the media, and she became a symbol of youthful hope … [bio]