Gordon MacRae - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 12, 1921 |
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| Died | January 24, 1986 (age 64) |
| Birthplace | East Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Gordon MacRae's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Leading roles in musical films such as 'Oklahoma!' (1955) and 'Carousel' (1956). |
Intro
Gordon MacRae was an American actor and singer best known for his roles in musical films during the 1940s and 1950s, especially his leading performances in 'Oklahoma!' and 'Carousel.' He had a successful career on screen, stage, and radio, becoming a respected figure in American entertainment.
Early Life & Background
Gordon MacRae was born in East Orange, New Jersey, and developed an interest in music and performance at an early age. He attended Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts before launching his entertainment career, initially as a singer on radio and in nightclubs.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Curly in the film adaptation of 'Oklahoma!' (1955).
- Played Billy Bigelow in 'Carousel' (1956).
- Appeared in several film musicals alongside Doris Day, such as 'Tea for Two' (1950) and 'On Moonlight Bay' (1951).
- Had a successful recording career and hosted his own radio show.
- Appeared on Broadway and toured with various musical stage productions.
Trivia
- MacRae was married to actress Sheila MacRae; their children, Heather and Meredith MacRae, also became well-known entertainers.
- He served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
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Gordon MacRae was born the 12 March 1921.
East Orange, New Jersey, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About March 12th, 1921, in brief:
- Historical events: The Cairo Conference, officially termed the Middle East Conference held in Cairo and Jerusalem, took place from March 12 to 30, 1921. Convened by British Colonial Secretary Winston Churchill, the conference aimed to address Middle Eastern issues and establish a unified British policy. Key outcomes included the decision to offer Emir Faisal ibn Hussein the throne of the newly proposed Kingdom of Iraq and to appoint his brother, Abdullah, as Emir of Transjordan. The conference also addressed the future of Palestine and the Hejaz.
- Day of the week: March 12th, 1921 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: (Down by the) O-Hi-O (I've Got the Sweetest Little O, My! O!) by Billy Murray & Billy Jones
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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