Yesterday was Ray Milland's would-have-been-106th birthday, and I missed it, which is a decidedly depressing fact considering the amount I love him. I decided I would make up for my inability to celebrate by making Ray the Awesome Person for today:
January 3, 1905 - March 10, 1986
A Favorite Quote:
"My only desire politically is to shoot a few of the politicians." - Ray Milland
He was such a good actor, as undeniably proved by "Dial M for Murder", although I thought he was good before that.
And his face... *swoons*
Cordially, Ray Milland
Apparently Missy and Ray were good friends [*silent cheer*], and called each other "Reggie" (Ray's real name) and "Ruby" (Missy's real name). He said they did it so their fans wouldn't recognize them. Note: his bow-tie matches her dress.
Until Later On~
P.S. I'm getting a awesome person post ready for Fred MacMurray, then I'm doing a photo-tribute-thing for Bob Taylor and the Miss. After those, if you suggested someone for an awesome person and haven't seen it yet (or if you have other suggestions) please leave a comment and I'll try to get them up quickly.
Great choice for Awesome People of the Day. Milland was a versatile actor. Very debonaire, yet very accessible and real. I'm glad to find out that he and Missy were friends.
ReplyDeleteRequest for Awesome Person of the Day: Gene Tierney
ReplyDeleteGreat Natalie, thanks for reminding another Milland fan of his birthday! :) I just realized that he shares the same birthday as one of my brothers do - will have to let him know about that!
ReplyDeleteDial M for murder is one I really need to see. He also did a remarkable job in 1946 for "The Lost Weekend" in which he received the Academy Award. I believe he gave the shortest acceptance speech to date :)
David.
Cheryl - Glad you liked it! :) You said, "Very debonaire, yet very accessible and real." You've explained him perfectly! Something I hadn't been able to do! I put Gene Tierney on the list. :)
ReplyDeleteDavid - :) Lucky brother. Ah, I need to see "The Lost Weekend" - I've wanted to for a long time. I didn't know he got an Oscar for it.