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1939

Paul Hogan, Australian comedian and actor, was born in Lightning Ridge, Australia, U.S.

• Timeline unavailable: Timeline of Paul Hogan filmography

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1943

Chevy Chase, American comedian, writer, and television and film actor, was born in New York City, U.S. 

• Timeline unavailable: Timeline of Chevy Chase filmography

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1946

Ian Hart, British actor, was born in Liverpool, England. 

• Timeline unavailable: Timeline of Ian Hart filmography

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1948

Johnny Ramone, American guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of the band Ramones, was born in Long Island, New York City, U.S.

• Timeline unavailable: Timeline of Ramones albums

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1949

Sigourney Weaver, Irish singer-songwriter, author, political activist and lead singer of The Boomtown Rats, was born in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.

• Timeline unavailable: Timeline of Sigourney Weaver filmography

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1967

Teddy Riley, American singer-songwriter, musician and producer, was born in New York City, U.S.

• Timeline unavailable: Timeline of Songs written by Teddy Riley

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1970

Matt Damon, American actor, screenwriter, and producer, was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.

• Timeline unavailable: Timeline of Matt Damon filmography

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