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1. 1961 : This famous actress, born in 1937, comes from a famous family. She has starred in a number of popular films since the 1960s, though she officially retired from acting in 1992. She has two children, from two of her three husbands. She suffered from bullimia for much of her life, and was once arrested and charged for drug smuggling. Who was she?
2. 1962 : This actress, real name Rosetta Jacobs, was born in 1932, and continued to make films well into her 70s. She has over 100 film and television appearances to her name, one of the most recent being a guest slot on "Cold Case" (2003). One of her most famous roles sees her playing a religious fanatic in a very popular film. Who was she?
3. 1963 : This famous actress, born in 1934, was well known for her beautiful hair. She has starred in over 60 television and film roles since the 1950s, and has played a number of characters, including one particular film where she was credited as playing 8 characters. Who was she?
4. 1964 : This actress was born in 1907, and passed away in 1976 from breast cancer. She met her husband, who remained married to her until her death, when they were both guests at Cary Grant's house. She was nominated for 4 Oscars, and received an award in 1972 for her charity work. Who was she?
5. 1965 : This actress lived from 1935 until 1991, when she lost her battle against cancer of the liver and kidneys. She started her career by training as a dancer, and after becoming an actress, she was nominated for an Oscar for playing an alcoholic. She spent the latter part of her life living in England, with her British (second) husband. Who was she?
6. 1966 : This actress from New York lived from 1908 until 1984, when she died following surgery for a cancerous tumour in her brain. She married four times, all of which ended in divorce. An eccentric lady, she was so enchanted by Christmas, that she chose to keep her tree up at all times. Who was she?
7. 1967 : This famous actress, real name Betty Joan Perske, was born in 1924, and was well known for her beauty and her deep voice, which was considered extremely sexy by many. She was married to Humphrey Bogart until his death in 1957, and married Jason Robards in 1961.
Who was she?
8. 1968 : This British actress, born in 1925, has acted in a great many films, but is probably best known for her role in a popular television programme from the 1980s. While she holds the record for the most Emmy nominations given without ever winning, she also holds the record for being the only actress to win all four Tony awards she was nominated for. Who was she?
9. 1969 : This actress was born in Texas in 1933. She now lives with her third husband, her previous two marriages ending in divorce. She was raised by her grandmother, and when on camera she would always try to tug her left earring as a way to say hello to her. Her best friend was Julie Andrews. Who was she?
10. 1970 : This singer and actress, born in 1940 with her real name, Marie, was the first black woman to win the Hasty Pudding prize. One of her songs was nearly the theme tune for a Bond film, before it was replaced with a Tom Jones song. Who was she?
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