Spoiler : actor HENRY WILCOXON (1905 – 1984), who was born on September 8th. He is best known as a leading man in many of Cecil B. DeMille's films, including his performance as Marc Anthony in Cleopatra, with Claudette Colbert (1934). Wilcoxon was next given the lead role of Richard the Lion-Hearted in DeMille's big-budget film The Crusades (1935) opposite Loretta Young. Upon his return from war service, Wilcoxon picked up his relationship with Cecil B. DeMille with Unconquered, and after starring as Sir Lancelot in the 1949 musical version of Mark Twain's A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (with Bing Crosby in the title role), he was in DeMille's Samson and Delilah (1949). He is pictured here with Claudette Colbert in Cleopatra.

Spoiler : Henry Wilcoxon was a fine actor and a man of many talents in the industry. He and his brother, who was killed at Dunkirk, overcame a terrible childhood to become successful individuals. He was an imposing figure and instantly recognized in any role he played. Happy Birthday, Mr. Wilcoxon.